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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.64, 793.80 and 519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.64, 793.80 and 519.44 is: 717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.64 : 793.80 = 519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.64/793.80 = 519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.64x = 793.80 × 519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.64x = 412,331.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,331.47/574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.55

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