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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.26, 1,183.36 and 725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.26, 1,183.36 and 725.24 is: 999.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.26 : 1,183.36 = 725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.26/1,183.36 = 725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.26x = 1,183.36 × 725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.26x = 858,221.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,221.15/858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.95

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