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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.58, 1,183.40 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.58, 1,183.40 and 526.02 is: 725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.58 : 1,183.40 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.58/1,183.40 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.58x = 1,183.40 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.58x = 622,492.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,492.07/857.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.87

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