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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.90, 1,100.70 and 517.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.90, 1,100.70 and 517.79 is: 714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.90 : 1,100.70 = 517.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.90/1,100.70 = 517.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.90x = 1,100.70 × 517.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.90x = 569,931.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,931.45/797.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.29

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