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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.66, 1,102.53 and 519.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.66, 1,102.53 and 519.49 is: 716.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.66 : 1,102.53 = 519.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.66/1,102.53 = 519.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.66x = 1,102.53 × 519.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.66x = 572,753.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,753.31/799.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.25

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