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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.06, 1,180.02 and 523.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.06, 1,180.02 and 523.38 is: 722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.06 : 1,180.02 = 523.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.06/1,180.02 = 523.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.06x = 1,180.02 × 523.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.06x = 617,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,598.87/855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.29

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