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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.88, 1,184.49 and 726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.88, 1,184.49 and 726.72 is: 1,002.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.88 : 1,184.49 = 726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.88/1,184.49 = 726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.88x = 1,184.49 × 726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.88x = 860,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,792.57/858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.23

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