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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 792.45 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 792.45 and 520.20 is: 780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 792.45 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/792.45 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 792.45 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 412,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,232.49/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.30

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