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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.88, 1,180.08 and 523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.88, 1,180.08 and 523.20 is: 722.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.88 : 1,180.08 = 523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.88/1,180.08 = 523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.88x = 1,180.08 × 523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.88x = 617,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,417.86/854.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.23

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