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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.65, 1,179.66 and 505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.65, 1,179.66 and 505.54 is: 697.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.65 : 1,179.66 = 505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.65/1,179.66 = 505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.65x = 1,179.66 × 505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.65x = 596,365.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,365.32/854.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.79

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