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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.65, 779.63 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.65, 779.63 and 154.45 is: 231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.65 : 779.63 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.65/779.63 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.65x = 779.63 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.65x = 120,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,413.85/519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.72

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