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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.18, 1,181.55 and 524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.18, 1,181.55 and 524.80 is: 724.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.18 : 1,181.55 = 524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.18/1,181.55 = 524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.18x = 1,181.55 × 524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.18x = 620,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,077.44/856.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.24

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