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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.99, 779.75 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.99, 779.75 and 154.68 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.99 : 779.75 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.99/779.75 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.99x = 779.75 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.99x = 120,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,611.73/519.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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