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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.92, 781.44 and 412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.92, 781.44 and 412.56 is: 618.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.92 : 781.44 = 412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.92/781.44 = 412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.92x = 781.44 × 412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.92x = 322,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,390.89/520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.89

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