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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.33, 1,095.80 and 514.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.33, 1,095.80 and 514.65 is: 709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.33 : 1,095.80 = 514.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.33/1,095.80 = 514.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.33x = 1,095.80 × 514.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.33x = 563,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,957.50/794.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.98

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