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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.11, 872.18 and 519.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.11, 872.18 and 519.31 is: 779.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.11 : 872.18 = 519.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.11/872.18 = 519.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.11x = 872.18 × 519.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.11x = 452,935.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,935.16/581.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.43

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