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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.66, 1,095.49 and 513.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.66, 1,095.49 and 513.89 is: 709.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.66 : 1,095.49 = 513.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.66/1,095.49 = 513.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.66x = 1,095.49 × 513.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.66x = 562,961.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,961.36/793.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.32

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