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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.51, 781.98 and 492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.51, 781.98 and 492.52 is: 739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.51 : 781.98 = 492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.51/781.98 = 492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.51x = 781.98 × 492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.51x = 385,138.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,138.05/520.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.92

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