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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.34, 1,180.35 and 501.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.34, 1,180.35 and 501.51 is: 692.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.34 : 1,180.35 = 501.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.34/1,180.35 = 501.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.34x = 1,180.35 × 501.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.34x = 591,957.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,957.33/855.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.07

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