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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.90, 1,094.79 and 513.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.90, 1,094.79 and 513.30 is: 708.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.90 : 1,094.79 = 513.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.90/1,094.79 = 513.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.90x = 1,094.79 × 513.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.90x = 561,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,955.71/792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.73

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