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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.89, 1,182.58 and 525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.89, 1,182.58 and 525.70 is: 724.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.89 : 1,182.58 = 525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.89/1,182.58 = 525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.89x = 1,182.58 × 525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.89x = 621,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,685.92/857.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.67

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