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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.05, 1,182.87 and 525.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.05, 1,182.87 and 525.49 is: 725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.05 : 1,182.87 = 525.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.05/1,182.87 = 525.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.05x = 1,182.87 × 525.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.05x = 621,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,583.40/857.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.26

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