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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.96, 1,182.60 and 525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.96, 1,182.60 and 525.34 is: 724.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.96 : 1,182.60 = 525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.96/1,182.60 = 525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.96x = 1,182.60 × 525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.96x = 621,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,267.08/856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.97

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