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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 792.15 and 508.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 792.15 and 508.74 is: 762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 792.15 = 508.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/792.15 = 508.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 792.15 × 508.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 402,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,998.39/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.22

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