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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 852.74 and 519.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 852.74 and 519.93 is: 776.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 852.74 = 519.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/852.74 = 519.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 852.74 × 519.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 443,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,362.51/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.52

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