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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 779.52 and 172.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 779.52 and 172.85 is: 259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 779.52 = 172.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/779.52 = 172.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 779.52 × 172.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 134,740.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,740.03/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.30

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