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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.96, 1,103.40 and 520.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.96, 1,103.40 and 520.34 is: 717.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.96 : 1,103.40 = 520.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.96/1,103.40 = 520.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.96x = 1,103.40 × 520.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.96x = 574,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,143.16/799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.71

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