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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.64, 1,184.71 and 522.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.64, 1,184.71 and 522.46 is: 720.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.64 : 1,184.71 = 522.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.64/1,184.71 = 522.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.64x = 1,184.71 × 522.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.64x = 618,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,963.59/858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.87

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