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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.99, 1,181.88 and 524.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.99, 1,181.88 and 524.82 is: 724.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.99 : 1,181.88 = 524.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.99/1,181.88 = 524.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.99x = 1,181.88 × 524.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.99x = 620,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,274.26/855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.63

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