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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.36, 1,095.99 and 514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.36, 1,095.99 and 514.76 is: 710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.36 : 1,095.99 = 514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.36/1,095.99 = 514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.36x = 1,095.99 × 514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.36x = 564,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,166.33/794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.22

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