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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.28, 1,182.78 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.28, 1,182.78 and 484.20 is: 668.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.28 : 1,182.78 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.28/1,182.78 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.28x = 1,182.78 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.28x = 572,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,702.08/857.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.05

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