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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.56, 1,179.44 and 505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.56, 1,179.44 and 505.28 is: 697.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.56 : 1,179.44 = 505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.56/1,179.44 = 505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.56x = 1,179.44 × 505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.56x = 595,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,947.44/854.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.37

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