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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 875.02 and 519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 875.02 and 519.26 is: 778.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 875.02 = 519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/875.02 = 519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 875.02 × 519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 454,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,362.89/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.90

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