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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.39, 852.71 and 528.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.39, 852.71 and 528.87 is: 794.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.39 : 852.71 = 528.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.39/852.71 = 528.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.39x = 852.71 × 528.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.39x = 450,970.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,970.09/567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.82

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