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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.35, 1,095.30 and 513.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.35, 1,095.30 and 513.99 is: 709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.35 : 1,095.30 = 513.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.35/1,095.30 = 513.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.35x = 1,095.30 × 513.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.35x = 562,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,973.25/793.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.62

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