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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.77, 829.09 and 520.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.77, 829.09 and 520.63 is: 780.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.77 : 829.09 = 520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.77/829.09 = 520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.77x = 829.09 × 520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.77x = 431,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,644.78/552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.87

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