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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.68, 874.40 and 519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.68, 874.40 and 519.04 is: 777.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.68 : 874.40 = 519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.68/874.40 = 519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.68x = 874.40 × 519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.68x = 453,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,848.58/583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.56

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