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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.62, 780.94 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.62, 780.94 and 135.88 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.62 : 780.94 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.62/780.94 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.62x = 780.94 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.62x = 106,114.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,114.13/520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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