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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.40, 1,180.76 and 506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.40, 1,180.76 and 506.40 is: 699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.40 : 1,180.76 = 506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.40/1,180.76 = 506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.40x = 1,180.76 × 506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.40x = 597,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,936.86/855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.01

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