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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.66, 780.75 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.66, 780.75 and 191.54 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.66 : 780.75 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.66/780.75 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.66x = 780.75 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.66x = 149,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,544.86/520.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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