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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.77, 827.44 and 519.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.77, 827.44 and 519.63 is: 780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.77 : 827.44 = 519.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.77/827.44 = 519.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.77x = 827.44 × 519.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.77x = 429,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,961.35/550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.66

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