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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 793.40 and 506.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 793.40 and 506.25 is: 760.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 793.40 = 506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/793.40 = 506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 793.40 × 506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 401,656.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,656.22/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.54

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