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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.94, 1,104.12 and 520.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.94, 1,104.12 and 520.52 is: 718.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.94 : 1,104.12 = 520.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.94/1,104.12 = 520.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.94x = 1,104.12 × 520.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.94x = 574,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,716.54/799.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.45

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