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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.93, 857.76 and 528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.93, 857.76 and 528.93 is: 729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.93 : 857.76 = 528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.93/857.76 = 528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.93x = 857.76 × 528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.93x = 453,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,695.00/621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.50

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