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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.87, 1,181.15 and 477.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.87, 1,181.15 and 477.86 is: 659.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.87 : 1,181.15 = 477.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.87/1,181.15 = 477.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.87x = 1,181.15 × 477.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.87x = 564,416.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,416.04/855.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.46

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