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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.56, 1,180.66 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.56, 1,180.66 and 482.64 is: 666.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.56 : 1,180.66 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.56/1,180.66 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.56x = 1,180.66 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.56x = 569,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,833.74/855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.04

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