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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.69, 1,184.96 and 527.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.69, 1,184.96 and 527.67 is: 728.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.69 : 1,184.96 = 527.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.69/1,184.96 = 527.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.69x = 1,184.96 × 527.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.69x = 625,269.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,269.16/858.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.17

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