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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.02, 1,166.40 and 519.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.02, 1,166.40 and 519.41 is: 777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.02 : 1,166.40 = 519.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.02/1,166.40 = 519.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.02x = 1,166.40 × 519.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.02x = 605,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,842.74/779.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.70

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