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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.04, 1,182.96 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.04, 1,182.96 and 525.60 is: 725.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.04 : 1,182.96 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.04/1,182.96 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.04x = 1,182.96 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.04x = 621,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,763.78/857.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.48

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