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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.05, 872.09 and 519.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.05, 872.09 and 519.25 is: 779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.05 : 872.09 = 519.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.05/872.09 = 519.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.05x = 872.09 × 519.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.05x = 452,836.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,836.21/581.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.35

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