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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.31, 1,102.30 and 519.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.31, 1,102.30 and 519.25 is: 716.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.31 : 1,102.30 = 519.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.31/1,102.30 = 519.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.31x = 1,102.30 × 519.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.31x = 572,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,369.28/799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.08

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