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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.02, 1,180.01 and 523.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.02, 1,180.01 and 523.66 is: 722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.02 : 1,180.01 = 523.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.02/1,180.01 = 523.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.02x = 1,180.01 × 523.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.02x = 617,927.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,927.64/855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.71

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