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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.12, 737.70 and 519.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.12, 737.70 and 519.92 is: 715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.12 : 737.70 = 519.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.12/737.70 = 519.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.12x = 737.70 × 519.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.12x = 383,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,544.98/536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.41

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