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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.35, 1,180.16 and 523.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.35, 1,180.16 and 523.65 is: 722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.35 : 1,180.16 = 523.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.35/1,180.16 = 523.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.35x = 1,180.16 × 523.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.35x = 617,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,988.17/855.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.50

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