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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.64, 1,101.87 and 518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.64, 1,101.87 and 518.42 is: 715.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.64 : 1,101.87 = 518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.64/1,101.87 = 518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.64x = 1,101.87 × 518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.64x = 571,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,234.20/798.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.26

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