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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.30, 1,184.50 and 526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.30, 1,184.50 and 526.62 is: 726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.30 : 1,184.50 = 526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.30/1,184.50 = 526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.30x = 1,184.50 × 526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.30x = 623,781.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,781.39/858.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.76

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