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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.92, 1,104 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.92, 1,104 and 520.56 is: 718.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.92 : 1,104 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.92/1,104 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.92x = 1,104 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.92x = 574,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,698.24/799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.44

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