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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.37, 1,179.18 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.37, 1,179.18 and 505.08 is: 697.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.37 : 1,179.18 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.37/1,179.18 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.37x = 1,179.18 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.37x = 595,580.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,580.23/854.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.10

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