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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.50, 1,181.49 and 524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.50, 1,181.49 and 524.34 is: 723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.50 : 1,181.49 = 524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.50/1,181.49 = 524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.50x = 1,181.49 × 524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.50x = 619,502.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,502.47/856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.30

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