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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.44, 1,182.84 and 525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.44, 1,182.84 and 525.30 is: 724.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.44 : 1,182.84 = 525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.44/1,182.84 = 525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.44x = 1,182.84 × 525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.44x = 621,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,345.85/857.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.65

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