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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.63, 1,183.19 and 525.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.63, 1,183.19 and 525.49 is: 724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.63 : 1,183.19 = 525.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.63/1,183.19 = 525.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.63x = 1,183.19 × 525.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.63x = 621,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,748.93/857.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.96

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