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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.82, 779.84 and 429.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.82, 779.84 and 429.92 is: 643.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.82 : 779.84 = 429.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.82/779.84 = 429.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.82x = 779.84 × 429.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.82x = 335,269.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,269.00/520.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.74

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