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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.59, 779.39 and 510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.59, 779.39 and 510.48 is: 765.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.59 : 779.39 = 510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.59/779.39 = 510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.59x = 779.39 × 510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.59x = 397,863.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,863.01/519.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.72

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