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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 828.96 and 519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 828.96 and 519 is: 779.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 828.96 = 519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/828.96 = 519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 828.96 × 519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 430,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,230.24/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.74

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