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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.33, 889.59 and 519.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.33, 889.59 and 519.43 is: 780.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.33 : 889.59 = 519.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.33/889.59 = 519.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.33x = 889.59 × 519.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.33x = 462,079.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,079.73/592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.11

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