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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.26, 1,180.40 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.26, 1,180.40 and 524.48 is: 723.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.26 : 1,180.40 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.26/1,180.40 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.26x = 1,180.40 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.26x = 619,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,087.67/856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.01

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