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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.55, 872.68 and 519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.55, 872.68 and 519.75 is: 775.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.55 : 872.68 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.55/872.68 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.55x = 872.68 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.55x = 453,574.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,574.13/584.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.94

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