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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.60, 1,183.20 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.60, 1,183.20 and 525.84 is: 725.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.60 : 1,183.20 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.60/1,183.20 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.60x = 1,183.20 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.60x = 622,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,173.89/857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.48

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