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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.80, 1,181.00 and 482.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.80, 1,181.00 and 482.74 is: 666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.80 : 1,181.00 = 482.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.80/1,181.00 = 482.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.80x = 1,181.00 × 482.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.80x = 570,114.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,114.19/855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.18

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