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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.56, 1,179.66 and 505.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.56, 1,179.66 and 505.36 is: 697.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.56 : 1,179.66 = 505.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.56/1,179.66 = 505.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.56x = 1,179.66 × 505.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.56x = 596,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,152.98/854.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.61

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