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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 816.93 and 519.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 816.93 and 519.17 is: 714.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 816.93 = 519.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/816.93 = 519.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 816.93 × 519.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 424,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,121.46/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.88

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