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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.48, 782.93 and 519.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.48, 782.93 and 519.35 is: 775.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.48 : 782.93 = 519.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.48/782.93 = 519.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.48x = 782.93 × 519.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.48x = 406,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,612.08/524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.27

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