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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.83, 1,181.03 and 482.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.83, 1,181.03 and 482.79 is: 666.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.83 : 1,181.03 = 482.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.83/1,181.03 = 482.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.83x = 1,181.03 × 482.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.83x = 570,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,190.68/855.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.24

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