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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 775.84 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 775.84 and 504.48 is: 755.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 775.84 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/775.84 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 775.84 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 391,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,395.76/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.01

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