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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.55, 1,180.75 and 482.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.55, 1,180.75 and 482.62 is: 666.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.55 : 1,180.75 = 482.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.55/1,180.75 = 482.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.55x = 1,180.75 × 482.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.55x = 569,855.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,855.54/855.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.07

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