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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.76, 1,180.78 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.76, 1,180.78 and 524.28 is: 723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.76 : 1,180.78 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.76/1,180.78 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.76x = 1,180.78 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.76x = 619,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,059.34/855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.40

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