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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.90, 1,181.19 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.90, 1,181.19 and 482.90 is: 666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.90 : 1,181.19 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.90/1,181.19 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.90x = 1,181.19 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.90x = 570,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,390.75/855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.42

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