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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.51, 1,183.70 and 725.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.51, 1,183.70 and 725.49 is: 1,000.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.51 : 1,183.70 = 725.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.51/1,183.70 = 725.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.51x = 1,183.70 × 725.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.51x = 858,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,762.51/858.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.29

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