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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.37, 1,180.56 and 501.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.37, 1,180.56 and 501.27 is: 691.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.37 : 1,180.56 = 501.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.37/1,180.56 = 501.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.37x = 1,180.56 × 501.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.37x = 591,779.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,779.31/855.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.84

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