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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.96, 1,182.72 and 525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.96, 1,182.72 and 525.28 is: 724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.96 : 1,182.72 = 525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.96/1,182.72 = 525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.96x = 1,182.72 × 525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.96x = 621,259.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,259.16/856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.96

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