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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 779.74 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 779.74 and 190.79 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 779.74 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/779.74 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 779.74 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 148,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,762.22/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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