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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.02, 1,179.86 and 481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.02, 1,179.86 and 481.94 is: 665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.02 : 1,179.86 = 481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.02/1,179.86 = 481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.02x = 1,179.86 × 481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.02x = 568,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,613.42/855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.03

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