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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.41, 1,180.55 and 501.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.41, 1,180.55 and 501.31 is: 691.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.41 : 1,180.55 = 501.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.41/1,180.55 = 501.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.41x = 1,180.55 × 501.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.41x = 591,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,816.06/855.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.85

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