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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.39, 859.78 and 528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.39, 859.78 and 528.44 is: 792.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.39 : 859.78 = 528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.39/859.78 = 528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.39x = 859.78 × 528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.39x = 454,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,338.50/573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.37

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