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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.96, 824.18 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.96, 824.18 and 528.66 is: 787.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.96 : 824.18 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.96/824.18 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.96x = 824.18 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.96x = 435,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,708.36/552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.96

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