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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.82, 779.84 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.82, 779.84 and 154.61 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.82 : 779.84 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.82/779.84 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.82x = 779.84 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.82x = 120,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,570.76/519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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