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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.82, 1,106.66 and 518.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.82, 1,106.66 and 518.59 is: 715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.82 : 1,106.66 = 518.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.82/1,106.66 = 518.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.82x = 1,106.66 × 518.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.82x = 573,903.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,903.93/801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.75

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