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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.63, 783.63 and 516.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.63, 783.63 and 516.63 is: 774.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.63 : 783.63 = 516.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.63/783.63 = 516.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.63x = 783.63 × 516.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.63x = 404,846.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,846.77/522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.63

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