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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858, 1,184.34 and 521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858, 1,184.34 and 521.90 is: 720.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858 : 1,184.34 = 521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858/1,184.34 = 521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858x = 1,184.34 × 521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858x = 618,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,107.05/858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.40

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