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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.58, 1,179.17 and 505.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.58, 1,179.17 and 505.35 is: 697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.58 : 1,179.17 = 505.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.58/1,179.17 = 505.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.58x = 1,179.17 × 505.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.58x = 595,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,891.03/854.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.29

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