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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.45, 1,184.47 and 522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.45, 1,184.47 and 522.24 is: 720.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.45 : 1,184.47 = 522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.45/1,184.47 = 522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.45x = 1,184.47 × 522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.45x = 618,577.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,577.61/858.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.58

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