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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.29, 1,179.11 and 505.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.29, 1,179.11 and 505.03 is: 697.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.29 : 1,179.11 = 505.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.29/1,179.11 = 505.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.29x = 1,179.11 × 505.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.29x = 595,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,485.92/854.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.05

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