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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.65, 1,183.62 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.65, 1,183.62 and 526.46 is: 725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.65 : 1,183.62 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.65/1,183.62 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.65x = 1,183.62 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.65x = 623,120.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,120.03/858.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.70

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