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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.59, 745.76 and 519.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.59, 745.76 and 519.63 is: 716.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.59 : 745.76 = 519.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.59/745.76 = 519.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.59x = 745.76 × 519.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.59x = 387,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,516.67/540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.84

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