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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.89, 759.96 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.89, 759.96 and 528.18 is: 732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.89 : 759.96 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.89/759.96 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.89x = 759.96 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.89x = 401,397.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,397.75/547.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.63

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