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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.92, 780.93 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.92, 780.93 and 260.78 is: 390.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.92 : 780.93 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.92/780.93 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.92x = 780.93 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.92x = 203,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,647.02/520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.94

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