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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.62, 1,184.36 and 526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.62, 1,184.36 and 526.72 is: 726.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.62 : 1,184.36 = 526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.62/1,184.36 = 526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.62x = 1,184.36 × 526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.62x = 623,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,820.50/858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.54

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