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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.85, 1,099.37 and 517.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.85, 1,099.37 and 517.43 is: 713.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.85 : 1,099.37 = 517.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.85/1,099.37 = 517.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.85x = 1,099.37 × 517.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.85x = 568,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,851.06/796.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.88

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