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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.93, 1,059.64 and 519.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.93, 1,059.64 and 519.79 is: 717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.93 : 1,059.64 = 519.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.93/1,059.64 = 519.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.93x = 1,059.64 × 519.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.93x = 550,786.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,786.28/767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.24

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