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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.16, 867.28 and 527.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.16, 867.28 and 527.88 is: 790.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.16 : 867.28 = 527.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.16/867.28 = 527.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.16x = 867.28 × 527.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.16x = 457,819.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,819.77/579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.49

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