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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.69, 787.46 and 519.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.69, 787.46 and 519.21 is: 777.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.69 : 787.46 = 519.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.69/787.46 = 519.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.69x = 787.46 × 519.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.69x = 408,854.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,854.51/525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.75

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