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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.95, 1,181.23 and 506.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.95, 1,181.23 and 506.63 is: 699.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.95 : 1,181.23 = 506.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.95/1,181.23 = 506.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.95x = 1,181.23 × 506.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.95x = 598,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,448.24/855.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.17

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