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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.09, 803.64 and 519.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.09, 803.64 and 519.81 is: 717.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.09 : 803.64 = 519.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.09/803.64 = 519.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.09x = 803.64 × 519.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.09x = 417,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,740.11/582.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.66

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