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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.92, 867.14 and 529.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.92, 867.14 and 529.10 is: 792.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.92 : 867.14 = 529.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.92/867.14 = 529.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.92x = 867.14 × 529.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.92x = 458,803.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,803.77/578.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.52

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