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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.23, 1,099.17 and 516.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.23, 1,099.17 and 516.87 is: 713.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.23 : 1,099.17 = 516.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.23/1,099.17 = 516.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.23x = 1,099.17 × 516.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.23x = 568,128.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,128.00/796.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.52

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