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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.83, 914.15 and 520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.83, 914.15 and 520.58 is: 779.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.83 : 914.15 = 520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.83/914.15 = 520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.83x = 914.15 × 520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.83x = 475,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,891.79/610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.09

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