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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.48, 1,180.26 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.48, 1,180.26 and 506.16 is: 698.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.48 : 1,180.26 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.48/1,180.26 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.48x = 1,180.26 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.48x = 597,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,400.40/855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.32

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