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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.11, 1,180.88 and 524.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.11, 1,180.88 and 524.42 is: 723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.11 : 1,180.88 = 524.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.11/1,180.88 = 524.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.11x = 1,180.88 × 524.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.11x = 619,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,268.56/856.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.35

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