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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.80, 1,180.82 and 501.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.80, 1,180.82 and 501.65 is: 692.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.80 : 1,180.82 = 501.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.80/1,180.82 = 501.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.80x = 1,180.82 × 501.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.80x = 592,358.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,358.35/855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.17

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