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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.46, 1,300.05 and 520.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.46, 1,300.05 and 520.50 is: 780.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.46 : 1,300.05 = 520.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.46/1,300.05 = 520.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.46x = 1,300.05 × 520.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.46x = 676,676.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,676.03/866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.97

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