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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.86, 783.21 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.86, 783.21 and 481.50 is: 724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.86 : 783.21 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.86/783.21 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.86x = 783.21 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.86x = 377,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,115.62/520.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.02

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