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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 790.17 and 528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 790.17 and 528.90 is: 788.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 790.17 = 528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/790.17 = 528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 790.17 × 528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 417,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,920.91/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.65

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