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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.13, 1,180.16 and 505.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.13, 1,180.16 and 505.75 is: 697.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.13 : 1,180.16 = 505.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.13/1,180.16 = 505.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.13x = 1,180.16 × 505.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.13x = 596,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,865.92/855.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.98

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