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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.84, 1,181.04 and 502.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.84, 1,181.04 and 502.01 is: 692.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.84 : 1,181.04 = 502.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.84/1,181.04 = 502.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.84x = 1,181.04 × 502.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.84x = 592,887.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,887.99/855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.76

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