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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.55, 1,093.45 and 513.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.55, 1,093.45 and 513.14 is: 707.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.55 : 1,093.45 = 513.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.55/1,093.45 = 513.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.55x = 1,093.45 × 513.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.55x = 561,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,084.90/792.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.95

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