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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.62, 1,094.97 and 513.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.62, 1,094.97 and 513.86 is: 708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.62 : 1,094.97 = 513.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.62/1,094.97 = 513.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.62x = 1,094.97 × 513.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.62x = 562,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,661.28/793.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.98

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