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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.65, 1,182.19 and 525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.65, 1,182.19 and 525.01 is: 724.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.65 : 1,182.19 = 525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.65/1,182.19 = 525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.65x = 1,182.19 × 525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.65x = 620,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,661.57/856.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.52

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