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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.58, 796.41 and 520.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.58, 796.41 and 520.06 is: 779.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.58 : 796.41 = 520.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.58/796.41 = 520.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.58x = 796.41 × 520.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.58x = 414,180.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,180.98/531.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.15

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