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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.77, 1,181.48 and 525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.77, 1,181.48 and 525.08 is: 724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.77 : 1,181.48 = 525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.77/1,181.48 = 525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.77x = 1,181.48 × 525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.77x = 620,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,362.99/856.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.07

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