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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.93, 1,179.79 and 481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.93, 1,179.79 and 481.92 is: 665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.93 : 1,179.79 = 481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.93/1,179.79 = 481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.93x = 1,179.79 × 481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.93x = 568,558.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,558.77/854.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.03

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