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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.59, 1,094.67 and 513.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.59, 1,094.67 and 513.72 is: 708.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.59 : 1,094.67 = 513.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.59/1,094.67 = 513.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.59x = 1,094.67 × 513.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.59x = 562,353.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,353.87/793.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.62

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