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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.85, 1,179.99 and 523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.85, 1,179.99 and 523.56 is: 722.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.85 : 1,179.99 = 523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.85/1,179.99 = 523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.85x = 1,179.99 × 523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.85x = 617,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,795.56/854.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.69

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