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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 831.24 and 519.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 831.24 and 519.66 is: 716.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 831.24 = 519.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/831.24 = 519.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 831.24 × 519.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 431,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,962.18/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.36

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