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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.40, 1,180.36 and 482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.40, 1,180.36 and 482.32 is: 665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.40 : 1,180.36 = 482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.40/1,180.36 = 482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.40x = 1,180.36 × 482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.40x = 569,311.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,311.24/855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.55

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