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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.96, 781.54 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.96, 781.54 and 155.76 is: 233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.96 : 781.54 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.96/781.54 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.96x = 781.54 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.96x = 121,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,732.67/520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.67

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