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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.56, 852.83 and 528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.56, 852.83 and 528.52 is: 729.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.56 : 852.83 = 528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.56/852.83 = 528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.56x = 852.83 × 528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.56x = 450,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,737.71/617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.87

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