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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.61, 790.94 and 512.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.61, 790.94 and 512.21 is: 766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.61 : 790.94 = 512.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.61/790.94 = 512.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.61x = 790.94 × 512.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.61x = 405,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,127.38/528.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.40

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