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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.61, 779.42 and 129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.61, 779.42 and 129.61 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.61 : 779.42 = 129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.61/779.42 = 129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.61x = 779.42 × 129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.61x = 101,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,016.08/519.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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