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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 794 and 501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 794 and 501.44 is: 752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 794 = 501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/794 = 501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 794 × 501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 398,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,143.36/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.92

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