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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,101.12 and 519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,101.12 and 519 is: 715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.80 : 1,101.12 = 519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.80/1,101.12 = 519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.80x = 1,101.12 × 519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.80x = 571,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,481.28/798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.42

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