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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.51, 1,179.36 and 523.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.51, 1,179.36 and 523.73 is: 721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.51 : 1,179.36 = 523.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.51/1,179.36 = 523.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.51x = 1,179.36 × 523.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.51x = 617,660.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,660.32/855.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.98

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