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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.35, 1,181.70 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.35, 1,181.70 and 524.88 is: 724.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.35 : 1,181.70 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.35/1,181.70 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.35x = 1,181.70 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.35x = 620,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,250.70/856.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.30

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