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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.85, 779.90 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.85, 779.90 and 154.63 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.85 : 779.90 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.85/779.90 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.85x = 779.90 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.85x = 120,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,595.94/519.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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