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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.88, 1,104.04 and 520.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.88, 1,104.04 and 520.81 is: 718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.88 : 1,104.04 = 520.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.88/1,104.04 = 520.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.88x = 1,104.04 × 520.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.88x = 574,993.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,993.77/799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.85

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