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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.48, 1,184.52 and 526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.48, 1,184.52 and 526.80 is: 726.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.48 : 1,184.52 = 526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.48/1,184.52 = 526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.48x = 1,184.52 × 526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.48x = 624,005.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,005.14/858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.87

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