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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.26, 1,182.99 and 484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.26, 1,182.99 and 484.22 is: 668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.26 : 1,182.99 = 484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.26/1,182.99 = 484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.26x = 1,182.99 × 484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.26x = 572,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,825.00/857.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.21

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