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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.29, 1,181.30 and 524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.29, 1,181.30 and 524.60 is: 723.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.29 : 1,181.30 = 524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.29/1,181.30 = 524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.29x = 1,181.30 × 524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.29x = 619,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,701.45/856.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.71

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