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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.06, 1,182.03 and 525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.06, 1,182.03 and 525.24 is: 724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.06 : 1,182.03 = 525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.06/1,182.03 = 525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.06x = 1,182.03 × 525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.06x = 620,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,849.44/857.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.40

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