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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.68, 779.64 and 505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.68, 779.64 and 505.28 is: 756.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.68 : 779.64 = 505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.68/779.64 = 505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.68x = 779.64 × 505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.68x = 393,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,936.50/520.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.58

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