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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.80, 1,094.22 and 513.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.80, 1,094.22 and 513.99 is: 708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.80 : 1,094.22 = 513.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.80/1,094.22 = 513.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.80x = 1,094.22 × 513.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.80x = 562,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,418.14/793.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.51

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