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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.02, 821.93 and 519.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.02, 821.93 and 519.35 is: 714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.02 : 821.93 = 519.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.02/821.93 = 519.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.02x = 821.93 × 519.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.02x = 426,862.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,862.64/597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.99

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