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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.92, 1,051.65 and 519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.92, 1,051.65 and 519.84 is: 779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.92 : 1,051.65 = 519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.92/1,051.65 = 519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.92x = 1,051.65 × 519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.92x = 546,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,689.74/700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.96

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