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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.81, 826.66 and 519.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.81, 826.66 and 519.64 is: 778.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.81 : 826.66 = 519.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.81/826.66 = 519.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.81x = 826.66 × 519.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.81x = 429,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,563.59/551.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.46

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