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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.92, 775.83 and 514.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.92, 775.83 and 514.68 is: 766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.92 : 775.83 = 514.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.92/775.83 = 514.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.92x = 775.83 × 514.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.92x = 399,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,304.18/520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.54

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