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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.59, 792.79 and 143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.59, 792.79 and 143.75 is: 215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.59 : 792.79 = 143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.59/792.79 = 143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.59x = 792.79 × 143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.59x = 113,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,963.56/528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.60

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