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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.49, 1,185.32 and 527.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.49, 1,185.32 and 527.02 is: 727.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.49 : 1,185.32 = 527.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.49/1,185.32 = 527.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.49x = 1,185.32 × 527.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.49x = 624,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,687.35/858.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.66

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