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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.05, 1,179.99 and 482.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.05, 1,179.99 and 482.05 is: 665.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.05 : 1,179.99 = 482.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.05/1,179.99 = 482.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.05x = 1,179.99 × 482.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.05x = 568,808.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,808.28/855.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.23

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