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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.32, 912.18 and 520.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.32, 912.18 and 520.62 is: 781.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.32 : 912.18 = 520.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.32/912.18 = 520.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.32x = 912.18 × 520.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.32x = 474,899.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,899.15/607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.96

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