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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.01, 1,181.43 and 525.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.01, 1,181.43 and 525.23 is: 724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.01 : 1,181.43 = 525.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.01/1,181.43 = 525.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.01x = 1,181.43 × 525.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.01x = 620,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,516.57/857.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.05

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