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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.01, 1,182.83 and 525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.01, 1,182.83 and 525.72 is: 725.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.01 : 1,182.83 = 525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.01/1,182.83 = 525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.01x = 1,182.83 × 525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.01x = 621,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,834.76/857.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.59

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