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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.84, 1,181.24 and 506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.84, 1,181.24 and 506.60 is: 699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.84 : 1,181.24 = 506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.84/1,181.24 = 506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.84x = 1,181.24 × 506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.84x = 598,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,416.18/855.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.22

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