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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.23, 1,182.95 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.23, 1,182.95 and 484.20 is: 668.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.23 : 1,182.95 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.23/1,182.95 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.23x = 1,182.95 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.23x = 572,784.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,784.39/857.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.18

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