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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855, 1,180.08 and 505.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855, 1,180.08 and 505.71 is: 697.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855 : 1,180.08 = 505.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855/1,180.08 = 505.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855x = 1,180.08 × 505.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855x = 596,778.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,778.26/855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.99

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