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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.73, 1,181.71 and 520.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.73, 1,181.71 and 520.54 is: 718.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.73 : 1,181.71 = 520.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.73/1,181.71 = 520.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.73x = 1,181.71 × 520.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.73x = 615,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,128.74/856.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.00

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