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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.96, 1,181.52 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.96, 1,181.52 and 506.64 is: 699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.96 : 1,181.52 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.96/1,181.52 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.96x = 1,181.52 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.96x = 598,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,605.29/855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.34

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