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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.15, 1,182.79 and 525.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.15, 1,182.79 and 525.51 is: 725.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.15 : 1,182.79 = 525.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.15/1,182.79 = 525.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.15x = 1,182.79 × 525.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.15x = 621,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,567.97/857.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.16

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