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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.28, 1,181.86 and 524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.28, 1,181.86 and 524.64 is: 724.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.28 : 1,181.86 = 524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.28/1,181.86 = 524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.28x = 1,181.86 × 524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.28x = 620,051.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,051.03/856.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.12

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