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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.92, 781.50 and 516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.92, 781.50 and 516.60 is: 775.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.92 : 781.50 = 516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.92/781.50 = 516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.92x = 781.50 × 516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.92x = 403,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,722.90/520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.02

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