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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 822.78 and 528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 822.78 and 528.98 is: 788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 822.78 = 528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/822.78 = 528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 822.78 × 528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 435,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,230.05/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.37

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