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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.41, 766.41 and 528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.41, 766.41 and 528.60 is: 728.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.41 : 766.41 = 528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.41/766.41 = 528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.41x = 766.41 × 528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.41x = 405,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,124.33/556.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.10

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