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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.72, 1,185.06 and 527.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.72, 1,185.06 and 527.07 is: 727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.72 : 1,185.06 = 527.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.72/1,185.06 = 527.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.72x = 1,185.06 × 527.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.72x = 624,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,609.57/858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.37

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