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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.04, 1,184.04 and 526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.04, 1,184.04 and 526.40 is: 726.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.04 : 1,184.04 = 526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.04/1,184.04 = 526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.04x = 1,184.04 × 526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.04x = 623,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,278.66/858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.40

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