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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.66, 1,180.26 and 506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.66, 1,180.26 and 506.28 is: 698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.66 : 1,180.26 = 506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.66/1,180.26 = 506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.66x = 1,180.26 × 506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.66x = 597,542.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,542.03/855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.34

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