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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.36, 1,094.47 and 513.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.36, 1,094.47 and 513.68 is: 708.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.36 : 1,094.47 = 513.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.36/1,094.47 = 513.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.36x = 1,094.47 × 513.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.36x = 562,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,207.57/793.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.64

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