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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.70, 1,183.67 and 526.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.70, 1,183.67 and 526.05 is: 725.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.70 : 1,183.67 = 526.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.70/1,183.67 = 526.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.70x = 1,183.67 × 526.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.70x = 622,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,666.97/857.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.97

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