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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.82, 1,059.24 and 519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.82, 1,059.24 and 519.30 is: 716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.82 : 1,059.24 = 519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.82/1,059.24 = 519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.82x = 1,059.24 × 519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.82x = 550,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,063.33/767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.40

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