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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.84, 1,180.80 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.84, 1,180.80 and 506.64 is: 699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.84 : 1,180.80 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.84/1,180.80 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.84x = 1,180.80 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.84x = 598,240.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,240.51/855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.01

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