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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.49, 1,184.41 and 526.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.49, 1,184.41 and 526.79 is: 726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.49 : 1,184.41 = 526.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.49/1,184.41 = 526.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.49x = 1,184.41 × 526.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.49x = 623,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,935.34/858.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.78

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