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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.81, 1,181.09 and 524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.81, 1,181.09 and 524.44 is: 723.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.81 : 1,181.09 = 524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.81/1,181.09 = 524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.81x = 1,181.09 × 524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.81x = 619,410.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,410.84/855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.77

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