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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.12, 1,182.84 and 525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.12, 1,182.84 and 525.73 is: 725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.12 : 1,182.84 = 525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.12/1,182.84 = 525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.12x = 1,182.84 × 525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.12x = 621,852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,852.01/857.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.52

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