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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.10, 779.55 and 502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.10, 779.55 and 502.90 is: 755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.10 : 779.55 = 502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.10/779.55 = 502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.10x = 779.55 × 502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.10x = 392,035.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,035.70/519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.22

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