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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.71, 1,097.77 and 516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.71, 1,097.77 and 516.11 is: 712.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.71 : 1,097.77 = 516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.71/1,097.77 = 516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.71x = 1,097.77 × 516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.71x = 566,564.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,564.26/795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.03

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