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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.76, 776.36 and 481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.76, 776.36 and 481.88 is: 718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.76 : 776.36 = 481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.76/776.36 = 481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.76x = 776.36 × 481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.76x = 374,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,112.36/520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.40

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