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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.24, 1,102.24 and 519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.24, 1,102.24 and 519.08 is: 715.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.24 : 1,102.24 = 519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.24/1,102.24 = 519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.24x = 1,102.24 × 519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.24x = 572,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,150.74/799.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.87

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