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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.12, 776.12 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.12, 776.12 and 474.12 is: 707.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.12 : 776.12 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.12/776.12 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.12x = 776.12 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.12x = 367,974.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,974.01/520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.48

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