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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.26, 1,181.79 and 524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.26, 1,181.79 and 524.97 is: 724.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.26 : 1,181.79 = 524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.26/1,181.79 = 524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.26x = 1,181.79 × 524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.26x = 620,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,404.30/856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.55

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