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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.67, 1,183.17 and 526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.67, 1,183.17 and 526.06 is: 725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.67 : 1,183.17 = 526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.67/1,183.17 = 526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.67x = 1,183.17 × 526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.67x = 622,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,418.41/857.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.71

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