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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 779.80 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 779.80 and 154.58 is: 231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 779.80 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/779.80 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 779.80 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 120,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,541.48/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.88

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