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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.24, 833.72 and 528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.24, 833.72 and 528.72 is: 792.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.24 : 833.72 = 528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.24/833.72 = 528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.24x = 833.72 × 528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.24x = 440,804.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,804.44/556.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.47

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