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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.23, 836.25 and 519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.23, 836.25 and 519 is: 774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.23 : 836.25 = 519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.23/836.25 = 519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.23x = 836.25 × 519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.23x = 434,011.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,011.16/560.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.70

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