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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.17, 1,180.80 and 524.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.17, 1,180.80 and 524.49 is: 723.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.17 : 1,180.80 = 524.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.17/1,180.80 = 524.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.17x = 1,180.80 × 524.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.17x = 619,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,317.79/856.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.36

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