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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.02, 874.95 and 519.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.02, 874.95 and 519.22 is: 777.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.02 : 874.95 = 519.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.02/874.95 = 519.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.02x = 874.95 × 519.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.02x = 454,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,291.54/584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.87

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