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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.61, 789.20 and 476.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.61, 789.20 and 476.77 is: 711.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.61 : 789.20 = 476.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.61/789.20 = 476.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.61x = 789.20 × 476.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.61x = 376,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,266.88/528.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.80

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