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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.21, 1,099.93 and 517.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.21, 1,099.93 and 517.46 is: 713.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.21 : 1,099.93 = 517.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.21/1,099.93 = 517.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.21x = 1,099.93 × 517.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.21x = 569,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,161.69/797.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.94

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