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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,296.56 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,296.56 and 520.04 is: 778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,296.56 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,296.56 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,296.56 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 674,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,263.06/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.13

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