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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.80, 782.40 and 522.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.80, 782.40 and 522.80 is: 782.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.80 : 782.40 = 522.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.80/782.40 = 522.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.80x = 782.40 × 522.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.80x = 409,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,038.72/522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.40

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