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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.37, 1,181.14 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.37, 1,181.14 and 524.52 is: 723.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.37 : 1,181.14 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.37/1,181.14 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.37x = 1,181.14 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.37x = 619,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,530.24/856.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.44

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