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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.60, 1,184.70 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.60, 1,184.70 and 527.28 is: 727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.60 : 1,184.70 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.60/1,184.70 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.60x = 1,184.70 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.60x = 624,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,668.62/858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.54

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