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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.92, 1,104.06 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.92, 1,104.06 and 519.96 is: 717.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.92 : 1,104.06 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.92/1,104.06 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.92x = 1,104.06 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.92x = 574,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,067.04/799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.66

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