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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.40, 866.94 and 520.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.40, 866.94 and 520.63 is: 784.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.40 : 866.94 = 520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.40/866.94 = 520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.40x = 866.94 × 520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.40x = 451,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,350.64/575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.41

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