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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.96, 860.46 and 528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.96, 860.46 and 528.40 is: 792.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.96 : 860.46 = 528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.96/860.46 = 528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.96x = 860.46 × 528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.96x = 454,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,667.06/573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.16

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