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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.81, 1,181.25 and 506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.81, 1,181.25 and 506.58 is: 699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.81 : 1,181.25 = 506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.81/1,181.25 = 506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.81x = 1,181.25 × 506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.81x = 598,397.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,397.63/855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.22

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