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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.27, 1,102.26 and 519.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.27, 1,102.26 and 519.22 is: 716.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.27 : 1,102.26 = 519.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.27/1,102.26 = 519.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.27x = 1,102.26 × 519.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.27x = 572,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,315.44/799.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.05

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