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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.39, 1,180.44 and 506.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.39, 1,180.44 and 506.10 is: 698.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.39 : 1,180.44 = 506.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.39/1,180.44 = 506.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.39x = 1,180.44 × 506.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.39x = 597,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,420.68/855.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.42

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