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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.72, 973.14 and 528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.72, 973.14 and 528 is: 792.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.72 : 973.14 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.72/973.14 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.72x = 973.14 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.72x = 513,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,817.92/648.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.05

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