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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.91, 789.55 and 528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.91, 789.55 and 528.80 is: 728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.91 : 789.55 = 528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.91/789.55 = 528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.91x = 789.55 × 528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.91x = 417,508.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,508.77/572.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.76

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