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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.55, 1,180.54 and 523.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.55, 1,180.54 and 523.99 is: 723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.55 : 1,180.54 = 523.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.55/1,180.54 = 523.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.55x = 1,180.54 × 523.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.55x = 618,591.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,591.15/855.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.03

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