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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.07, 1,059.37 and 519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.07, 1,059.37 and 519 is: 715.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.07 : 1,059.37 = 519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.07/1,059.37 = 519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.07x = 1,059.37 × 519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.07x = 549,813.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,813.03/768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.84

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