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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.54, 1,095.44 and 514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.54, 1,095.44 and 514.28 is: 709.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.54 : 1,095.44 = 514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.54/1,095.44 = 514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.54x = 1,095.44 × 514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.54x = 563,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,362.88/794.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.04

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