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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.10, 836.07 and 528.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.10, 836.07 and 528.55 is: 793.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.10 : 836.07 = 528.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.10/836.07 = 528.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.10x = 836.07 × 528.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.10x = 441,904.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,904.80/557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.22

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