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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.17, 1,094.20 and 513.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.17, 1,094.20 and 513.65 is: 708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.17 : 1,094.20 = 513.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.17/1,094.20 = 513.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.17x = 1,094.20 × 513.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.17x = 562,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,037.28/793.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.60

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