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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.07, 1,096.43 and 514.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.07, 1,096.43 and 514.49 is: 710.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.07 : 1,096.43 = 514.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.07/1,096.43 = 514.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.07x = 1,096.43 × 514.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.07x = 564,094.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,094.22/794.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.38

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