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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.76, 866.06 and 529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.76, 866.06 and 529.05 is: 728.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.76 : 866.06 = 529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.76/866.06 = 529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.76x = 866.06 × 529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.76x = 458,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,189.73/628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.72

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