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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.96, 781.44 and 489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.96, 781.44 and 489.28 is: 733.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.96 : 781.44 = 489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.96/781.44 = 489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.96x = 781.44 × 489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.96x = 382,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,342.96/520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.92

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