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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.84, 1,180.90 and 501.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.84, 1,180.90 and 501.75 is: 692.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.84 : 1,180.90 = 501.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.84/1,180.90 = 501.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.84x = 1,180.90 × 501.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.84x = 592,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,510.67/855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.31

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