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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.74, 781.19 and 469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.74, 781.19 and 469.10 is: 703.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.74 : 781.19 = 469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.74/781.19 = 469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.74x = 781.19 × 469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.74x = 366,449.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,449.98/520.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.71

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