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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 779.63 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 779.63 and 154.67 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 779.63 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/779.63 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 779.63 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 120,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,580.70/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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