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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.27, 1,183.93 and 526.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.27, 1,183.93 and 526.58 is: 726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.27 : 1,183.93 = 526.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.27/1,183.93 = 526.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.27x = 1,183.93 × 526.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.27x = 623,425.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,425.31/858.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.37

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