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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 792.93 and 516.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 792.93 and 516.47 is: 774.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 792.93 = 516.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/792.93 = 516.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 792.93 × 516.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 409,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,524.56/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.71

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