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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.41, 1,186.08 and 527.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.41, 1,186.08 and 527.91 is: 728.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.41 : 1,186.08 = 527.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.41/1,186.08 = 527.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.41x = 1,186.08 × 527.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.41x = 626,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,143.49/859.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.57

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