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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.63, 1,184.88 and 522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.63, 1,184.88 and 522.84 is: 721.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.63 : 1,184.88 = 522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.63/1,184.88 = 522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.63x = 1,184.88 × 522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.63x = 619,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,500.05/858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.50

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