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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.73, 847.46 and 520.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.73, 847.46 and 520.78 is: 719.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.73 : 847.46 = 520.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.73/847.46 = 520.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.73x = 847.46 × 520.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.73x = 441,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,340.99/613.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.12

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