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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 779.73 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 779.73 and 191.03 is: 286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 779.73 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/779.73 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 779.73 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 148,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,951.82/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.53

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