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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 792 and 505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 792 and 505.74 is: 758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 792 = 505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/792 = 505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 792 × 505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 400,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,546.08/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.35

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