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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.83, 779.74 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.83, 779.74 and 154.62 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.83 : 779.74 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.83/779.74 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.83x = 779.74 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.83x = 120,561.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,561.69/519.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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