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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.19, 778.67 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.19, 778.67 and 503.16 is: 756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.19 : 778.67 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.19/778.67 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.19x = 778.67 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.19x = 391,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,793.08/518.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.08

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