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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.73, 1,095.93 and 514.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.73, 1,095.93 and 514.13 is: 709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.73 : 1,095.93 = 514.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.73/1,095.93 = 514.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.73x = 1,095.93 × 514.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.73x = 563,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,450.49/793.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.88

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