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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.24, 1,096.74 and 519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.24, 1,096.74 and 519.72 is: 716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.24 : 1,096.74 = 519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.24/1,096.74 = 519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.24x = 1,096.74 × 519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.24x = 569,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,997.71/795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.76

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