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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.40, 832.22 and 519.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.40, 832.22 and 519.51 is: 716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.40 : 832.22 = 519.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.40/832.22 = 519.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.40x = 832.22 × 519.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.40x = 432,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,344.98/603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.52

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