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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.17, 1,180.23 and 523.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.17, 1,180.23 and 523.82 is: 722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.17 : 1,180.23 = 523.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.17/1,180.23 = 523.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.17x = 1,180.23 × 523.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.17x = 618,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,228.08/855.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.93

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