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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.92, 1,181.24 and 506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.92, 1,181.24 and 506.72 is: 699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.92 : 1,181.24 = 506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.92/1,181.24 = 506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.92x = 1,181.24 × 506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.92x = 598,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,557.93/855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.32

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