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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.72, 806.76 and 528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.72, 806.76 and 528.60 is: 793.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.72 : 806.76 = 528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.72/806.76 = 528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.72x = 806.76 × 528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.72x = 426,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,453.34/537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.08

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