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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.53, 833.68 and 528.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.53, 833.68 and 528.09 is: 786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.53 : 833.68 = 528.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.53/833.68 = 528.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.53x = 833.68 × 528.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.53x = 440,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,258.89/559.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.83

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