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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.19, 807.57 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.19, 807.57 and 514.08 is: 769.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.19 : 807.57 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.19/807.57 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.19x = 807.57 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.19x = 415,155.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,155.59/539.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.96

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