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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.74, 1,181.20 and 524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.74, 1,181.20 and 524.18 is: 723.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.74 : 1,181.20 = 524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.74/1,181.20 = 524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.74x = 1,181.20 × 524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.74x = 619,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,154.20/855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.53

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