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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.36, 1,182.54 and 525.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.36, 1,182.54 and 525.97 is: 725.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.36 : 1,182.54 = 525.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.36/1,182.54 = 525.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.36x = 1,182.54 × 525.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.36x = 621,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,980.56/857.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.46

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