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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.57, 787.27 and 519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.57, 787.27 and 519.09 is: 777.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.57 : 787.27 = 519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.57/787.27 = 519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.57x = 787.27 × 519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.57x = 408,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,657.45/525.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.56

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