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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.10, 810.68 and 528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.10, 810.68 and 528.72 is: 726.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.10 : 810.68 = 528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.10/810.68 = 528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.10x = 810.68 × 528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.10x = 428,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,620.09/590.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.35

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