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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858, 1,183.98 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858, 1,183.98 and 526.50 is: 726.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858 : 1,183.98 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858/1,183.98 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858x = 1,183.98 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858x = 623,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,365.47/858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.53

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