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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.04, 1,179.92 and 482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.04, 1,179.92 and 482.08 is: 665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.04 : 1,179.92 = 482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.04/1,179.92 = 482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.04x = 1,179.92 × 482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.04x = 568,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,815.83/855.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.25

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