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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.53, 895.17 and 519.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.53, 895.17 and 519.57 is: 778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.53 : 895.17 = 519.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.53/895.17 = 519.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.53x = 895.17 × 519.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.53x = 465,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,103.48/597.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.38

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