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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.21, 1,098.55 and 516.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.21, 1,098.55 and 516.46 is: 712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.21 : 1,098.55 = 516.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.21/1,098.55 = 516.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.21x = 1,098.55 × 516.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.21x = 567,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,349.06/796.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.56

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