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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.84, 1,182.52 and 732.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.84, 1,182.52 and 732.56 is: 1,009.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.84 : 1,182.52 = 732.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.84/1,182.52 = 732.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.84x = 1,182.52 × 732.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.84x = 866,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,266.85/857.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.82

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