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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.53, 1,050.21 and 519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.53, 1,050.21 and 519.74 is: 778.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.53 : 1,050.21 = 519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.53/1,050.21 = 519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.53x = 1,050.21 × 519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.53x = 545,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,830.89/701.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.06

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