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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 801.66 and 519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 801.66 and 519.30 is: 779.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 801.66 = 519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/801.66 = 519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 801.66 × 519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 416,302.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,302.04/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.77

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