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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.86, 1,185.26 and 527.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.86, 1,185.26 and 527.48 is: 727.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.86 : 1,185.26 = 527.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.86/1,185.26 = 527.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.86x = 1,185.26 × 527.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.86x = 625,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,200.94/858.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.94

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