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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.80, 1,185.18 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.80, 1,185.18 and 527.16 is: 727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.80 : 1,185.18 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.80/1,185.18 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.80x = 1,185.18 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.80x = 624,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,779.49/858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.50

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