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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.83, 1,180.95 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.83, 1,180.95 and 482.72 is: 666.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.83 : 1,180.95 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.83/1,180.95 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.83x = 1,180.95 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.83x = 570,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,068.18/855.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.10

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