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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.37, 1,182.52 and 525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.37, 1,182.52 and 525.52 is: 724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.37 : 1,182.52 = 525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.37/1,182.52 = 525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.37x = 1,182.52 × 525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.37x = 621,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,437.91/857.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.82

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