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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.20, 895.92 and 519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.20, 895.92 and 519.12 is: 777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.20 : 895.92 = 519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.20/895.92 = 519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.20x = 895.92 × 519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.20x = 465,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,089.99/598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.48

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