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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.78, 785.88 and 515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.78, 785.88 and 515.60 is: 773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.78 : 785.88 = 515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.78/785.88 = 515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.78x = 785.88 × 515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.78x = 405,199.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,199.73/523.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.61

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