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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.96, 1,182.72 and 525.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.96, 1,182.72 and 525.33 is: 725.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.96 : 1,182.72 = 525.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.96/1,182.72 = 525.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.96x = 1,182.72 × 525.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.96x = 621,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,318.30/856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.03

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