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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.64, 1,181.79 and 525.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.64, 1,181.79 and 525.05 is: 724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.64 : 1,181.79 = 525.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.64/1,181.79 = 525.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.64x = 1,181.79 × 525.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.64x = 620,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,497.36/856.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.34

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