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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.72, 958.29 and 528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.72, 958.29 and 528.20 is: 796.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.72 : 958.29 = 528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.72/958.29 = 528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.72x = 958.29 × 528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.72x = 506,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,163.99/635.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.21

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