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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.80, 1,183.68 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.80, 1,183.68 and 526.32 is: 726.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.80 : 1,183.68 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.80/1,183.68 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.80x = 1,183.68 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.80x = 622,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,994.46/857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.27

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