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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.08, 876.72 and 519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.08, 876.72 and 519.76 is: 778.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.08 : 876.72 = 519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.08/876.72 = 519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.08x = 876.72 × 519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.08x = 455,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,683.99/585.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.84

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