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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 777.72 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 777.72 and 425.34 is: 637.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 777.72 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/777.72 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 777.72 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 330,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,795.42/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.59

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