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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.89, 1,184.60 and 526.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.89, 1,184.60 and 526.54 is: 727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.89 : 1,184.60 = 526.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.89/1,184.60 = 526.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.89x = 1,184.60 × 526.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.89x = 623,739.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,739.28/857.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.06

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