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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.77, 1,103.93 and 519.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.77, 1,103.93 and 519.51 is: 717.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.77 : 1,103.93 = 519.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.77/1,103.93 = 519.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.77x = 1,103.93 × 519.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.77x = 573,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,500.08/799.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.08

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