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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.08, 1,180.40 and 523.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.08, 1,180.40 and 523.65 is: 722.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.08 : 1,180.40 = 523.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.08/1,180.40 = 523.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.08x = 1,180.40 × 523.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.08x = 618,116.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,116.46/855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.88

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