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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.81, 1,059 and 519.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.81, 1,059 and 519.21 is: 716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.81 : 1,059 = 519.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.81/1,059 = 519.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.81x = 1,059 × 519.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.81x = 549,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,843.39/767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.12

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