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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 774.17 and 506.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 774.17 and 506.54 is: 755.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 774.17 = 506.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/774.17 = 506.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 774.17 × 506.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 392,141.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,141.67/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.88

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