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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 786.64 and 514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 786.64 and 514.76 is: 765.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 786.64 = 514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/786.64 = 514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 786.64 × 514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 404,930.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,930.81/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.75

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