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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.76, 1,185.06 and 527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.76, 1,185.06 and 527.20 is: 727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.76 : 1,185.06 = 527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.76/1,185.06 = 527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.76x = 1,185.06 × 527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.76x = 624,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,763.63/858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.52

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