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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.44, 852.72 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.44, 852.72 and 520.04 is: 717.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.44 : 852.72 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.44/852.72 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.44x = 852.72 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.44x = 443,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,448.51/618.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.04

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