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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.08, 1,179.94 and 482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.08, 1,179.94 and 482.12 is: 665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.08 : 1,179.94 = 482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.08/1,179.94 = 482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.08x = 1,179.94 × 482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.08x = 568,872.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,872.67/855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.29

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