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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.79, 781.29 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.79, 781.29 and 174.11 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.79 : 781.29 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.79/781.29 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.79x = 781.29 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.79x = 136,026.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,026.50/520.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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