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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.70, 844.03 and 528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.70, 844.03 and 528.88 is: 793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.70 : 844.03 = 528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.70/844.03 = 528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.70x = 844.03 × 528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.70x = 446,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,390.59/562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.30

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