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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.59, 1,180.92 and 482.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.59, 1,180.92 and 482.78 is: 666.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.59 : 1,180.92 = 482.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.59/1,180.92 = 482.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.59x = 1,180.92 × 482.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.59x = 570,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,125.76/855.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.36

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