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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.06, 1,179.93 and 482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.06, 1,179.93 and 482.10 is: 665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.06 : 1,179.93 = 482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.06/1,179.93 = 482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.06x = 1,179.93 × 482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.06x = 568,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,844.25/855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.27

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