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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.89, 779.96 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.89, 779.96 and 154.71 is: 232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.89 : 779.96 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.89/779.96 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.89x = 779.96 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.89x = 120,668.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,668.00/519.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.11

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