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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716.84 and 421.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 716.84 and 421.26 is: 581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 716.84 = 421.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/716.84 = 421.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 716.84 × 421.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 301,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,976.02/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.84

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