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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.85, 1,181.37 and 524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.85, 1,181.37 and 524.56 is: 724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.85 : 1,181.37 = 524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.85/1,181.37 = 524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.85x = 1,181.37 × 524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.85x = 619,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,699.45/855.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.07

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