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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.55, 786.82 and 528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.55, 786.82 and 528.12 is: 728.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.55 : 786.82 = 528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.55/786.82 = 528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.55x = 786.82 × 528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.55x = 415,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,535.38/570.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.31

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