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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.67, 1,095.62 and 514.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.67, 1,095.62 and 514.41 is: 709.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.67 : 1,095.62 = 514.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.67/1,095.62 = 514.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.67x = 1,095.62 × 514.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.67x = 563,595.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,595.31/794.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.22

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