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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.16, 1,182.62 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.16, 1,182.62 and 525.56 is: 725.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.16 : 1,182.62 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.16/1,182.62 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.16x = 1,182.62 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.16x = 621,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,537.77/857.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.11

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