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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.02, 775.04 and 515.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.02, 775.04 and 515.72 is: 768.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.02 : 775.04 = 515.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.02/775.04 = 515.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.02x = 775.04 × 515.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.02x = 399,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,702.99/520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.63

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