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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.68, 1,179.70 and 505.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.68, 1,179.70 and 505.48 is: 697.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.68 : 1,179.70 = 505.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.68/1,179.70 = 505.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.68x = 1,179.70 × 505.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.68x = 596,314.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,314.76/854.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.71

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