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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.49, 855.19 and 519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.49, 855.19 and 519.76 is: 779.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.49 : 855.19 = 519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.49/855.19 = 519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.49x = 855.19 × 519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.49x = 444,493.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,493.55/570.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.14

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