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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.35, 826.53 and 519.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.35, 826.53 and 519.89 is: 719.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.35 : 826.53 = 519.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.35/826.53 = 519.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.35x = 826.53 × 519.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.35x = 429,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,704.68/597.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.35

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