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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.32, 1,183.87 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.32, 1,183.87 and 526.92 is: 726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.32 : 1,183.87 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.32/1,183.87 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.32x = 1,183.87 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.32x = 623,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,809.88/858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.78

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