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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.19, 862.21 and 519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.19, 862.21 and 519.32 is: 775.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.19 : 862.21 = 519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.19/862.21 = 519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.19x = 862.21 × 519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.19x = 447,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,762.90/577.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.76

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