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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.16, 1,059.22 and 519.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.16, 1,059.22 and 519.05 is: 715.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.16 : 1,059.22 = 519.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.16/1,059.22 = 519.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.16x = 1,059.22 × 519.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.16x = 549,786.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,786.79/768.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.72

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