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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.37, 1,472.19 and 519.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.37, 1,472.19 and 519.17 is: 778.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.37 : 1,472.19 = 519.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.37/1,472.19 = 519.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.37x = 1,472.19 × 519.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.37x = 764,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,316.88/981.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.83

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