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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.04, 1,102.05 and 519.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.04, 1,102.05 and 519.37 is: 716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.04 : 1,102.05 = 519.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.04/1,102.05 = 519.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.04x = 1,102.05 × 519.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.04x = 572,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,370.90/799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.32

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