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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.59, 782.61 and 405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.59, 782.61 and 405.86 is: 608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.59 : 782.61 = 405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.59/782.61 = 405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.59x = 782.61 × 405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.59x = 317,630.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,630.09/521.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.97

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