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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.56, 779.02 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.56, 779.02 and 439.16 is: 657.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.56 : 779.02 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.56/779.02 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.56x = 779.02 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.56x = 342,109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,109.43/520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.20

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