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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.92, 1,181.16 and 506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.92, 1,181.16 and 506.60 is: 699.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.92 : 1,181.16 = 506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.92/1,181.16 = 506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.92x = 1,181.16 × 506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.92x = 598,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,375.66/855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.10

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