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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.24, 812.98 and 528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.24, 812.98 and 528.68 is: 726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.24 : 812.98 = 528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.24/812.98 = 528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.24x = 812.98 × 528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.24x = 429,806.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,806.27/591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.96

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