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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.68, 1,095.94 and 514.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.68, 1,095.94 and 514.63 is: 709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.68 : 1,095.94 = 514.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.68/1,095.94 = 514.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.68x = 1,095.94 × 514.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.68x = 564,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,005.62/794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.73

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