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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.48, 1,180.50 and 523.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.48, 1,180.50 and 523.80 is: 722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.48 : 1,180.50 = 523.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.48/1,180.50 = 523.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.48x = 1,180.50 × 523.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.48x = 618,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,345.90/855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.81

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