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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.27, 1,180.28 and 505.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.27, 1,180.28 and 505.95 is: 698.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.27 : 1,180.28 = 505.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.27/1,180.28 = 505.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.27x = 1,180.28 × 505.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.27x = 597,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,162.67/855.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.22

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