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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.22, 1,182.36 and 525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.22, 1,182.36 and 525.06 is: 724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.22 : 1,182.36 = 525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.22/1,182.36 = 525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.22x = 1,182.36 × 525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.22x = 620,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,809.94/857.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.21

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