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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.73, 1,185.27 and 527.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.73, 1,185.27 and 527.29 is: 727.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.73 : 1,185.27 = 527.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.73/1,185.27 = 527.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.73x = 1,185.27 × 527.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.73x = 624,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,981.02/858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.80

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