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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.79, 779.30 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.79, 779.30 and 172.92 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.79 : 779.30 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.79/779.30 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.79x = 779.30 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.79x = 134,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,755.69/519.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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