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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.71, 780.90 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.71, 780.90 and 173.94 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.71 : 780.90 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.71/780.90 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.71x = 780.90 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.71x = 135,829.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,829.75/520.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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