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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.63, 1,185.04 and 526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.63, 1,185.04 and 526.98 is: 727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.63 : 1,185.04 = 526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.63/1,185.04 = 526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.63x = 1,185.04 × 526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.63x = 624,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,492.38/858.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.31

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