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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.22, 1,182.72 and 525.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.22, 1,182.72 and 525.78 is: 725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.22 : 1,182.72 = 525.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.22/1,182.72 = 525.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.22x = 1,182.72 × 525.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.22x = 621,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,850.52/857.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.43

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