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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.46, 1,183.41 and 525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.46, 1,183.41 and 525.83 is: 725.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.46 : 1,183.41 = 525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.46/1,183.41 = 525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.46x = 1,183.41 × 525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.46x = 622,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,272.48/857.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.72

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