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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.97, 1,185.45 and 527.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.97, 1,185.45 and 527.32 is: 727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.97 : 1,185.45 = 527.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.97/1,185.45 = 527.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.97x = 1,185.45 × 527.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.97x = 625,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,111.49/858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.75

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