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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.22, 779.64 and 496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.22, 779.64 and 496.14 is: 744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.22 : 779.64 = 496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.22/779.64 = 496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.22x = 779.64 × 496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.22x = 386,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,810.59/519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.98

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