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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.79, 1,185.24 and 527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.79, 1,185.24 and 527.46 is: 727.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.79 : 1,185.24 = 527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.79/1,185.24 = 527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.79x = 1,185.24 × 527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.79x = 625,166.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,166.69/858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.96

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