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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.52, 1,184.31 and 527.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.52, 1,184.31 and 527.02 is: 727.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.52 : 1,184.31 = 527.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.52/1,184.31 = 527.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.52x = 1,184.31 × 527.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.52x = 624,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,155.06/858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.01

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