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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.58, 1,180.54 and 506.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.58, 1,180.54 and 506.35 is: 698.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.58 : 1,180.54 = 506.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.58/1,180.54 = 506.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.58x = 1,180.54 × 506.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.58x = 597,766.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,766.43/855.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.67

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