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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.40, 869.24 and 528.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.40, 869.24 and 528.92 is: 796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.40 : 869.24 = 528.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.40/869.24 = 528.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.40x = 869.24 × 528.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.40x = 459,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,758.42/577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.26

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