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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.24, 878.78 and 520.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.24, 878.78 and 520.93 is: 780.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.24 : 878.78 = 520.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.24/878.78 = 520.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.24x = 878.78 × 520.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.24x = 457,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,785.27/586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.89

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