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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.90, 1,181.82 and 524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.90, 1,181.82 and 524.50 is: 724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.90 : 1,181.82 = 524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.90/1,181.82 = 524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.90x = 1,181.82 × 524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.90x = 619,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,864.59/855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.23

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