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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.09, 1,184.28 and 526.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.09, 1,184.28 and 526.41 is: 726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.09 : 1,184.28 = 526.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.09/1,184.28 = 526.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.09x = 1,184.28 × 526.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.09x = 623,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,416.83/858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.52

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