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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.41, 1,181.32 and 524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.41, 1,181.32 and 524.51 is: 723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.41 : 1,181.32 = 524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.41/1,181.32 = 524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.41x = 1,181.32 × 524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.41x = 619,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,611.37/856.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.50

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