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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.13, 1,182.83 and 484.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.13, 1,182.83 and 484.23 is: 668.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.13 : 1,182.83 = 484.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.13/1,182.83 = 484.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.13x = 1,182.83 × 484.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.13x = 572,763.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,763.89/857.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.23

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