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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.68, 1,180.80 and 506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.68, 1,180.80 and 506.40 is: 698.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.68 : 1,180.80 = 506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.68/1,180.80 = 506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.68x = 1,180.80 × 506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.68x = 597,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,957.12/855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.81

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