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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.46, 769.79 and 519.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.46, 769.79 and 519.19 is: 716.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.46 : 769.79 = 519.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.46/769.79 = 519.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.46x = 769.79 × 519.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.46x = 399,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,666.64/557.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.94

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