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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.76, 779.63 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.76, 779.63 and 154.50 is: 231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.76 : 779.63 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.76/779.63 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.76x = 779.63 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.76x = 120,448.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,448.16/519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.74

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