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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.64, 775.40 and 516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.64, 775.40 and 516.60 is: 770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.64 : 775.40 = 516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.64/775.40 = 516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.64x = 775.40 × 516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.64x = 400,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,569.06/519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.86

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