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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.31, 1,181.52 and 524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.31, 1,181.52 and 524.14 is: 723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.31 : 1,181.52 = 524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.31/1,181.52 = 524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.31x = 1,181.52 × 524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.31x = 619,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,278.94/856.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.20

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