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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.85, 1,059.24 and 519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.85, 1,059.24 and 519.26 is: 716.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.85 : 1,059.24 = 519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.85/1,059.24 = 519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.85x = 1,059.24 × 519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.85x = 550,013.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,013.07/767.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.30

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