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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.43, 1,098.35 and 516.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.43, 1,098.35 and 516.39 is: 712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.43 : 1,098.35 = 516.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.43/1,098.35 = 516.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.43x = 1,098.35 × 516.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.43x = 567,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,176.96/796.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.15

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