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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.72, 1,183.70 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.72, 1,183.70 and 526.12 is: 726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.72 : 1,183.70 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.72/1,183.70 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.72x = 1,183.70 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.72x = 622,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,768.24/857.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.07

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