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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.87, 781.29 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.87, 781.29 and 155.66 is: 233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.87 : 781.29 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.87/781.29 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.87x = 781.29 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.87x = 121,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,615.21/520.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.49

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