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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.10, 1,180.09 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.10, 1,180.09 and 482.04 is: 665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.10 : 1,180.09 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.10/1,180.09 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.10x = 1,180.09 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.10x = 568,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,850.58/855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.25

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