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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.41, 780.62 and 516.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.41, 780.62 and 516.62 is: 769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.41 : 780.62 = 516.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.41/780.62 = 516.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.41x = 780.62 × 516.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.41x = 403,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,281.32/524.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.03

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