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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 779.43 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 779.43 and 154.41 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 779.43 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/779.43 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 779.43 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 120,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,351.79/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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