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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.90, 1,099.32 and 516.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.90, 1,099.32 and 516.79 is: 712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.90 : 1,099.32 = 516.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.90/1,099.32 = 516.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.90x = 1,099.32 × 516.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.90x = 568,117.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,117.58/796.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.91

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