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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.71, 780.99 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.71, 780.99 and 174.05 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.71 : 780.99 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.71/780.99 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.71x = 780.99 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.71x = 135,930.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,930.44/520.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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