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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.82, 1,179.63 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.82, 1,179.63 and 505.44 is: 697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.82 : 1,179.63 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.82/1,179.63 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.82x = 1,179.63 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.82x = 596,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,232.19/854.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.49

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