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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.64, 858.97 and 528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.64, 858.97 and 528.06 is: 792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.64 : 858.97 = 528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.64/858.97 = 528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.64x = 858.97 × 528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.64x = 453,587.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,587.70/572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.10

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