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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.10, 1,097.85 and 516.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.10, 1,097.85 and 516.19 is: 711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.10 : 1,097.85 = 516.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.10/1,097.85 = 516.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.10x = 1,097.85 × 516.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.10x = 566,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,699.19/796.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.84

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