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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.64, 780.89 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.64, 780.89 and 173.94 is: 260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.64 : 780.89 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.64/780.89 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.64x = 780.89 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.64x = 135,828.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,828.44/520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.89

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