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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.65, 776.47 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.65, 776.47 and 127.65 is: 191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.65 : 776.47 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.65/776.47 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.65x = 776.47 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.65x = 99,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,116.40/517.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.47

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