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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522, 783 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522, 783 and 514.80 is: 772.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522 : 783 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522/783 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522x = 783 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522x = 403,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,088.40/522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.20

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