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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.95, 1,182.88 and 525.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.95, 1,182.88 and 525.25 is: 725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.95 : 1,182.88 = 525.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.95/1,182.88 = 525.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.95x = 1,182.88 × 525.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.95x = 621,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,307.72/856.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.02

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