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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.18, 1,180.59 and 506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.18, 1,180.59 and 506.22 is: 698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.18 : 1,180.59 = 506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.18/1,180.59 = 506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.18x = 1,180.59 × 506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.18x = 597,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,638.27/855.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.85

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