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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.56, 1,184.77 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.56, 1,184.77 and 526.92 is: 727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.56 : 1,184.77 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.56/1,184.77 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.56x = 1,184.77 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.56x = 624,277.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,277.69/858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.12

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