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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.26, 1,180.11 and 505.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.26, 1,180.11 and 505.82 is: 697.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.26 : 1,180.11 = 505.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.26/1,180.11 = 505.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.26x = 1,180.11 × 505.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.26x = 596,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,923.24/855.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.94

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