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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.76, 827.58 and 519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.76, 827.58 and 519.08 is: 779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.76 : 827.58 = 519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.76/827.58 = 519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.76x = 827.58 × 519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.76x = 429,580.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,580.23/550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.98

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