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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.75, 779.70 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.75, 779.70 and 154.49 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 779.70 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/779.70 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 779.70 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 120,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,451.95/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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