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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.22, 1,102.10 and 518.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.22, 1,102.10 and 518.62 is: 716.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.22 : 1,102.10 = 518.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.22/1,102.10 = 518.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.22x = 1,102.10 × 518.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.22x = 571,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,571.10/798.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.06

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