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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.83, 1,182.29 and 525.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.83, 1,182.29 and 525.17 is: 724.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.83 : 1,182.29 = 525.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.83/1,182.29 = 525.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.83x = 1,182.29 × 525.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.83x = 620,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,903.24/856.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.65

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