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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.75, 1,182.05 and 525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.75, 1,182.05 and 525.01 is: 724.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.75 : 1,182.05 = 525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.75/1,182.05 = 525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.75x = 1,182.05 × 525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.75x = 620,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,585.45/856.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.35

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