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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.06, 1,183.86 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.06, 1,183.86 and 525.96 is: 725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.06 : 1,183.86 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.06/1,183.86 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.06x = 1,183.86 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.06x = 622,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,663.01/858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.66

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