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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.08, 1,181.34 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.08, 1,181.34 and 524.52 is: 723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.08 : 1,181.34 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.08/1,181.34 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.08x = 1,181.34 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.08x = 619,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,636.46/856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.81

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