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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.19, 1,184.25 and 526.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.19, 1,184.25 and 526.66 is: 726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.19 : 1,184.25 = 526.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.19/1,184.25 = 526.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.19x = 1,184.25 × 526.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.19x = 623,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,697.11/858.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.76

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