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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.77, 779.49 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.77, 779.49 and 154.58 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.77 : 779.49 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.77/779.49 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.77x = 779.49 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.77x = 120,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,493.56/519.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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