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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.97, 779.80 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.97, 779.80 and 154.67 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.97 : 779.80 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.97/779.80 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.97x = 779.80 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.97x = 120,611.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,611.67/519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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