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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.75, 1,180.95 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.75, 1,180.95 and 506.52 is: 699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.75 : 1,180.95 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.75/1,180.95 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.75x = 1,180.95 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.75x = 598,174.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,174.79/855.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.01

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