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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.03, 866.32 and 528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.03, 866.32 and 528.68 is: 793.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.03 : 866.32 = 528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.03/866.32 = 528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.03x = 866.32 × 528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.03x = 458,006.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,006.06/577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.73

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