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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.79, 770.18 and 528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.79, 770.18 and 528.56 is: 729.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.79 : 770.18 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.79/770.18 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.79x = 770.18 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.79x = 407,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,082.74/557.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.82

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