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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.60, 782.30 and 522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.60, 782.30 and 522.60 is: 782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.60 : 782.30 = 522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.60/782.30 = 522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.60x = 782.30 × 522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.60x = 408,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,829.98/522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.30

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