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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.76, 1,180.94 and 482.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.76, 1,180.94 and 482.73 is: 666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.76 : 1,180.94 = 482.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.76/1,180.94 = 482.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.76x = 1,180.94 × 482.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.76x = 570,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,078.12/855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.17

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