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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.60, 1,184.34 and 526.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.60, 1,184.34 and 526.90 is: 726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.60 : 1,184.34 = 526.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.60/1,184.34 = 526.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.60x = 1,184.34 × 526.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.60x = 624,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,028.75/858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.80

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