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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.70, 780.79 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.70, 780.79 and 173.91 is: 260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.70 : 780.79 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.70/780.79 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.70x = 780.79 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.70x = 135,786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,786.32/520.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.78

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