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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 793.50 and 523.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 793.50 and 523.86 is: 786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 793.50 = 523.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/793.50 = 523.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 793.50 × 523.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 415,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,682.91/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.21

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