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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.74, 779.71 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.74, 779.71 and 154.53 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.74 : 779.71 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.74/779.71 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.74x = 779.71 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.74x = 120,488.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,488.59/519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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