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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 859.74 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 859.74 and 528 is: 790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 859.74 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/859.74 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 859.74 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 453,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,942.72/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.98

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