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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.36, 1,179.84 and 523.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.36, 1,179.84 and 523.67 is: 722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.36 : 1,179.84 = 523.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.36/1,179.84 = 523.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.36x = 1,179.84 × 523.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.36x = 617,841.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,841.40/855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.32

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