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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.63, 1,180.79 and 506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.63, 1,180.79 and 506.32 is: 698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.63 : 1,180.79 = 506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.63/1,180.79 = 506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.63x = 1,180.79 × 506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.63x = 597,857.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,857.59/855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.73

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