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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.48, 1,180.16 and 501.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.48, 1,180.16 and 501.41 is: 691.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.48 : 1,180.16 = 501.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.48/1,180.16 = 501.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.48x = 1,180.16 × 501.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.48x = 591,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,735.62/855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.70

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