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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.99, 1,181.27 and 501.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.99, 1,181.27 and 501.83 is: 692.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.99 : 1,181.27 = 501.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.99/1,181.27 = 501.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.99x = 1,181.27 × 501.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.99x = 592,792.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,792.07/855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.52

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