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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.56, 855.81 and 528.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.56, 855.81 and 528.11 is: 727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.56 : 855.81 = 528.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.56/855.81 = 528.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.56x = 855.81 × 528.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.56x = 451,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,961.82/621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.14

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