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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.59, 780.90 and 491.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.59, 780.90 and 491.67 is: 737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.59 : 780.90 = 491.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.59/780.90 = 491.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.59x = 780.90 × 491.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.59x = 383,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,945.10/520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.52

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