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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.91, 1,181.13 and 482.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.91, 1,181.13 and 482.86 is: 666.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.91 : 1,181.13 = 482.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.91/1,181.13 = 482.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.91x = 1,181.13 × 482.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.91x = 570,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,320.43/855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.33

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