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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.66, 788.76 and 516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.66, 788.76 and 516.60 is: 775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.66 : 788.76 = 516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.66/788.76 = 516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.66x = 788.76 × 516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.66x = 407,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,473.42/525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.17

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