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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 829.08 and 520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 829.08 and 520.08 is: 781.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 829.08 = 520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/829.08 = 520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 829.08 × 520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 431,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,187.93/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.48

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