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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.18, 1,179.88 and 523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.18, 1,179.88 and 523.26 is: 721.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.18 : 1,179.88 = 523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.18/1,179.88 = 523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.18x = 1,179.88 × 523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.18x = 617,384.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,384.01/855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.93

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