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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.63, 1,179.38 and 505.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.63, 1,179.38 and 505.25 is: 697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.63 : 1,179.38 = 505.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.63/1,179.38 = 505.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.63x = 1,179.38 × 505.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.63x = 595,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,879.22/854.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.24

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