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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 779.32 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 779.32 and 498.48 is: 748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 779.32 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/779.32 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 779.32 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 388,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,475.43/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.33

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