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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 779.69 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 779.69 and 154.71 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 779.69 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/779.69 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 779.69 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 120,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,625.07/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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