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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.50, 1,184.07 and 526.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.50, 1,184.07 and 526.65 is: 726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.50 : 1,184.07 = 526.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.50/1,184.07 = 526.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.50x = 1,184.07 × 526.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.50x = 623,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,590.47/858.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.37

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