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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.18, 1,101.63 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.18, 1,101.63 and 519.24 is: 716.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.18 : 1,101.63 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.18/1,101.63 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.18x = 1,101.63 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.18x = 572,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,010.36/798.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.64

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