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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.02, 783.66 and 519.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.02, 783.66 and 519.68 is: 780.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.02 : 783.66 = 519.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.02/783.66 = 519.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.02x = 783.66 × 519.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.02x = 407,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,252.43/522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.15

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