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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.39, 1,181.91 and 524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.39, 1,181.91 and 524.97 is: 724.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.39 : 1,181.91 = 524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.39/1,181.91 = 524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.39x = 1,181.91 × 524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.39x = 620,467.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,467.29/856.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.51

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