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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.71, 1,052.28 and 519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.71, 1,052.28 and 519.30 is: 776.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.71 : 1,052.28 = 519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.71/1,052.28 = 519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.71x = 1,052.28 × 519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.71x = 546,449.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,449.00/703.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.53

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