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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.23, 717.83 and 509.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.23, 717.83 and 509.89 is: 702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.23 : 717.83 = 509.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.23/717.83 = 509.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.23x = 717.83 × 509.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.23x = 366,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,014.34/521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.21

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