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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.20, 1,184.37 and 522.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.20, 1,184.37 and 522.23 is: 720.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.20 : 1,184.37 = 522.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.20/1,184.37 = 522.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.20x = 1,184.37 × 522.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.20x = 618,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,513.55/858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.71

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