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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.46, 856.65 and 519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.46, 856.65 and 519.08 is: 778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.46 : 856.65 = 519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.46/856.65 = 519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.46x = 856.65 × 519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.46x = 444,669.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,669.88/571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.13

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