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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.93, 1,181.10 and 482.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.93, 1,181.10 and 482.87 is: 666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.93 : 1,181.10 = 482.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.93/1,181.10 = 482.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.93x = 1,181.10 × 482.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.93x = 570,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,311.85/855.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.31

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