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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.99, 1,179.62 and 523.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.99, 1,179.62 and 523.07 is: 721.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.99 : 1,179.62 = 523.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.99/1,179.62 = 523.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.99x = 1,179.62 × 523.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.99x = 617,015.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,015.32/854.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.67

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