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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.32, 1,167.60 and 519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.32, 1,167.60 and 519.16 is: 777.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.32 : 1,167.60 = 519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.32/1,167.60 = 519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.32x = 1,167.60 × 519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.32x = 606,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,171.22/779.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.82

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