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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.79, 1,182.45 and 525.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.79, 1,182.45 and 525.41 is: 725.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.79 : 1,182.45 = 525.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.79/1,182.45 = 525.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.79x = 1,182.45 × 525.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.79x = 621,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,265.14/856.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.11

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