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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.49, 826.05 and 519.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.49, 826.05 and 519.18 is: 777.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.49 : 826.05 = 519.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.49/826.05 = 519.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.49x = 826.05 × 519.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.49x = 428,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,868.64/551.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.65

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