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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.55, 1,094.39 and 513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.55, 1,094.39 and 513.50 is: 708.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.55 : 1,094.39 = 513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.55/1,094.39 = 513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.55x = 1,094.39 × 513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.55x = 561,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,969.40/793.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.17

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