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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.08, 1,179.92 and 481.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.08, 1,179.92 and 481.97 is: 665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.08 : 1,179.92 = 481.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.08/1,179.92 = 481.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.08x = 1,179.92 × 481.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.08x = 568,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,690.20/855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.08

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