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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.13, 1,095.49 and 514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.13, 1,095.49 and 514.60 is: 709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.13 : 1,095.49 = 514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.13/1,095.49 = 514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.13x = 1,095.49 × 514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.13x = 563,739.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,739.15/794.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.88

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