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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.52, 1,179.28 and 505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.52, 1,179.28 and 505.24 is: 697.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.52 : 1,179.28 = 505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.52/1,179.28 = 505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.52x = 1,179.28 × 505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.52x = 595,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,819.43/854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.26

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