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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.19, 859.61 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.19, 859.61 and 519.48 is: 777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.19 : 859.61 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.19/859.61 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.19x = 859.61 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.19x = 446,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,547.61/574.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.71

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