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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.86, 837.12 and 529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.86, 837.12 and 529.72 is: 794.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.86 : 837.12 = 529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.86/837.12 = 529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.86x = 837.12 × 529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.86x = 443,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,439.21/557.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.89

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