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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.35, 1,096.68 and 514.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.35, 1,096.68 and 514.99 is: 711.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.35 : 1,096.68 = 514.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.35/1,096.68 = 514.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.35x = 1,096.68 × 514.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.35x = 564,779.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,779.23/794.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.00

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