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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.08, 1,180.08 and 523.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.08, 1,180.08 and 523.89 is: 722.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.08 : 1,180.08 = 523.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.08/1,180.08 = 523.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.08x = 1,180.08 × 523.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.08x = 618,232.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,232.11/856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.17

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