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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.07, 1,096.05 and 514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.07, 1,096.05 and 514.32 is: 709.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.07 : 1,096.05 = 514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.07/1,096.05 = 514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.07x = 1,096.05 × 514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.07x = 563,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,720.44/794.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.91

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