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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.20, 1,180.20 and 482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.20, 1,180.20 and 482.12 is: 665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.20 : 1,180.20 = 482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.20/1,180.20 = 482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.20x = 1,180.20 × 482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.20x = 568,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,998.02/855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.34

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