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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.64, 1,183.11 and 525.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.64, 1,183.11 and 525.87 is: 725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.64 : 1,183.11 = 525.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.64/1,183.11 = 525.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.64x = 1,183.11 × 525.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.64x = 622,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,156.76/857.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.43

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