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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.17, 791.75 and 492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.17, 791.75 and 492.62 is: 738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.17 : 791.75 = 492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.17/791.75 = 492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.17x = 791.75 × 492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.17x = 390,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,025.46/528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.45

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