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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.73, 1,183.89 and 526.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.73, 1,183.89 and 526.29 is: 726.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.73 : 1,183.89 = 526.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.73/1,183.89 = 526.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.73x = 1,183.89 × 526.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.73x = 623,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,069.47/857.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.42

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