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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.89, 1,180.98 and 524.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.89, 1,180.98 and 524.42 is: 723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.89 : 1,180.98 = 524.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.89/1,180.98 = 524.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.89x = 1,180.98 × 524.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.89x = 619,334.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,334.70/855.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.61

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