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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.36, 1,183.44 and 525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.36, 1,183.44 and 525.80 is: 725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.36 : 1,183.44 = 525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.36/1,183.44 = 525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.36x = 1,183.44 × 525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.36x = 622,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,252.75/857.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.78

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