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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.97, 1,104.48 and 516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.97, 1,104.48 and 516.52 is: 713.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.97 : 1,104.48 = 516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.97/1,104.48 = 516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.97x = 1,104.48 × 516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.97x = 570,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,480.49/799.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.13

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