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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.65, 1,180.53 and 523.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.65, 1,180.53 and 523.73 is: 722.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.65 : 1,180.53 = 523.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.65/1,180.53 = 523.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.65x = 1,180.53 × 523.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.65x = 618,273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,273.07/855.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.58

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