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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.67, 1,101.54 and 518.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.67, 1,101.54 and 518.99 is: 715.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.67 : 1,101.54 = 518.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.67/1,101.54 = 518.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.67x = 1,101.54 × 518.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.67x = 571,687.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,687.96/798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.80

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