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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.04, 781.56 and 514.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.04, 781.56 and 514.55 is: 773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.04 : 781.56 = 514.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.04/781.56 = 514.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.04x = 781.56 × 514.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.04x = 402,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,147.79/520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.31

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