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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.46, 1,184.79 and 526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.46, 1,184.79 and 526.78 is: 727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.46 : 1,184.79 = 526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.46/1,184.79 = 526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.46x = 1,184.79 × 526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.46x = 624,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,123.68/858.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.03

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