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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 717.12 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 717.12 and 504 is: 695.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 717.12 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/717.12 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 717.12 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 361,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,428.48/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.27

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