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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.96, 1,210.58 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.96, 1,210.58 and 519.24 is: 777.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.96 : 1,210.58 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.96/1,210.58 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.96x = 1,210.58 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.96x = 628,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,581.56/807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.99

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