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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.83, 1,181.17 and 524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.83, 1,181.17 and 524.20 is: 723.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.83 : 1,181.17 = 524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.83/1,181.17 = 524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.83x = 1,181.17 × 524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.83x = 619,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,169.31/855.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.47

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