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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 831.06 and 519.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 831.06 and 519.72 is: 716.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 831.06 = 519.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/831.06 = 519.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 831.06 × 519.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 431,918.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,918.50/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.57

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