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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.77, 1,300.14 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.77, 1,300.14 and 520.20 is: 780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.77 : 1,300.14 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.77/1,300.14 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.77x = 1,300.14 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.77x = 676,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,332.83/866.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.29

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