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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.24, 1,179.42 and 505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.24, 1,179.42 and 505.04 is: 697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.24 : 1,179.42 = 505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.24/1,179.42 = 505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.24x = 1,179.42 × 505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.24x = 595,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,654.28/854.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.29

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