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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.92, 1,181.18 and 482.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.92, 1,181.18 and 482.89 is: 666.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.92 : 1,181.18 = 482.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.92/1,181.18 = 482.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.92x = 1,181.18 × 482.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.92x = 570,374.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,374.10/855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.39

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