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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.52, 1,183.66 and 526.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.52, 1,183.66 and 526.22 is: 726.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.52 : 1,183.66 = 526.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.52/1,183.66 = 526.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.52x = 1,183.66 × 526.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.52x = 622,865.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,865.57/857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.36

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