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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.90, 1,179.66 and 505.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.90, 1,179.66 and 505.58 is: 697.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.90 : 1,179.66 = 505.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.90/1,179.66 = 505.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.90x = 1,179.66 × 505.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.90x = 596,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,412.50/854.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.64

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