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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.86, 1,098.98 and 516.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.86, 1,098.98 and 516.82 is: 712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.86 : 1,098.98 = 516.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.86/1,098.98 = 516.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.86x = 1,098.98 × 516.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.86x = 567,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,974.84/796.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.77

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