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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.20, 717.93 and 504.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.20, 717.93 and 504.05 is: 695.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.20 : 717.93 = 504.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.20/717.93 = 504.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.20x = 717.93 × 504.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.20x = 361,869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,869.03/520.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.63

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