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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.40, 786.60 and 512.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.40, 786.60 and 512.87 is: 769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.40 : 786.60 = 512.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.40/786.60 = 512.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.40x = 786.60 × 512.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.40x = 403,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,420.55/524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.30

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