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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.93, 1,179.83 and 523.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.93, 1,179.83 and 523.55 is: 722.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.93 : 1,179.83 = 523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.93/1,179.83 = 523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.93x = 1,179.83 × 523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.93x = 617,691.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,691.48/854.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.51

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