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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.72, 1,180.88 and 482.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.72, 1,180.88 and 482.70 is: 666.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.72 : 1,180.88 = 482.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.72/1,180.88 = 482.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.72x = 1,180.88 × 482.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.72x = 570,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,010.78/855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.12

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