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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.71, 1,100.03 and 517.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.71, 1,100.03 and 517.13 is: 714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.71 : 1,100.03 = 517.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.71/1,100.03 = 517.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.71x = 1,100.03 × 517.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.71x = 568,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,850.43/796.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.00

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