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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.24, 790.08 and 519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.24, 790.08 and 519.04 is: 714.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.24 : 790.08 = 519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.24/790.08 = 519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.24x = 790.08 × 519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.24x = 410,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,083.12/574.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.13

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