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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 792.34 and 508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 792.34 and 508.55 is: 761.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 792.34 = 508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/792.34 = 508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 792.34 × 508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 402,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,941.96/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.99

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