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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.27, 826.69 and 519.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.27, 826.69 and 519.13 is: 779.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.27 : 826.69 = 519.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.27/826.69 = 519.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.27x = 826.69 × 519.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.27x = 429,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,159.58/550.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.91

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