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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.82, 1,181.04 and 501.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.82, 1,181.04 and 501.67 is: 692.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.82 : 1,181.04 = 501.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.82/1,181.04 = 501.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.82x = 1,181.04 × 501.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.82x = 592,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,492.34/855.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.31

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