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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.98, 1,184.03 and 526.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.98, 1,184.03 and 526.58 is: 726.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.98 : 1,184.03 = 526.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.98/1,184.03 = 526.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.98x = 1,184.03 × 526.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.98x = 623,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,486.52/857.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.69

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