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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.26, 1,101.08 and 514.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.26, 1,101.08 and 514.55 is: 709.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.26 : 1,101.08 = 514.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.26/1,101.08 = 514.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.26x = 1,101.08 × 514.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.26x = 566,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,552.64/798.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.74

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