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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.88, 1,185.06 and 527.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.88, 1,185.06 and 527.44 is: 727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.88 : 1,185.06 = 527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.88/1,185.06 = 527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.88x = 1,185.06 × 527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.88x = 625,048.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,048.05/858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.75

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