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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.07, 780.09 and 494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.07, 780.09 and 494.11 is: 741.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.07 : 780.09 = 494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.07/780.09 = 494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.07x = 780.09 × 494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.07x = 385,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,450.27/520.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.15

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