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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.28, 1,099.92 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.28, 1,099.92 and 517.44 is: 713.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.28 : 1,099.92 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.28/1,099.92 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.28x = 1,099.92 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.28x = 569,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,142.60/797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.86

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