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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.99, 791.54 and 519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.99, 791.54 and 519.56 is: 715.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.99 : 791.54 = 519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.99/791.54 = 519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.99x = 791.54 × 519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.99x = 411,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,249.86/574.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.23

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