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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.15, 1,180.19 and 523.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.15, 1,180.19 and 523.79 is: 722.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.15 : 1,180.19 = 523.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.15/1,180.19 = 523.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.15x = 1,180.19 × 523.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.15x = 618,169.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,169.10/855.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.88

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