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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.91, 1,180.07 and 500.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.91, 1,180.07 and 500.95 is: 691.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.91 : 1,180.07 = 500.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.91/1,180.07 = 500.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.91x = 1,180.07 × 500.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.91x = 591,150.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,150.28/854.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.48

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