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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.90, 1,185.23 and 527.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.90, 1,185.23 and 527.27 is: 727.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.90 : 1,185.23 = 527.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.90/1,185.23 = 527.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.90x = 1,185.23 × 527.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.90x = 624,936.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,936.22/858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.60

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