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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.76, 780.90 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.76, 780.90 and 195.92 is: 293.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.76 : 780.90 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.76/780.90 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.76x = 780.90 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.76x = 152,993.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,993.93/520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.79

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