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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.13, 1,184.13 and 526.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.13, 1,184.13 and 526.57 is: 726.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.13 : 1,184.13 = 526.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.13/1,184.13 = 526.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.13x = 1,184.13 × 526.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.13x = 623,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,524.37/858.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.61

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