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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.60, 1,185.03 and 527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.60, 1,185.03 and 527.18 is: 727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.60 : 1,185.03 = 527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.60/1,185.03 = 527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.60x = 1,185.03 × 527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.60x = 624,718.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,718.19/858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.60

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