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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.82, 1,108.04 and 519.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.82, 1,108.04 and 519.59 is: 717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.82 : 1,108.04 = 519.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.82/1,108.04 = 519.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.82x = 1,108.04 × 519.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.82x = 575,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,726.50/802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.13

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