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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 788.88 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 788.88 and 525.60 is: 785.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 788.88 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/788.88 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 788.88 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 414,635.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,635.33/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.12

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