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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.20, 797.40 and 519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.20, 797.40 and 519.60 is: 717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.20 : 797.40 = 519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.20/797.40 = 519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.20x = 797.40 × 519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.20x = 414,329.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,329.04/577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.83

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