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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.26, 1,180.26 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.26, 1,180.26 and 501.12 is: 691.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.26 : 1,180.26 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.26/1,180.26 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.26x = 1,180.26 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.26x = 591,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,451.89/855.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.55

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