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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.02, 1,052.41 and 519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.02, 1,052.41 and 519.16 is: 778.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.02 : 1,052.41 = 519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.02/1,052.41 = 519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.02x = 1,052.41 × 519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.02x = 546,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,365.25/702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.28

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