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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.75, 1,183.60 and 484.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.75, 1,183.60 and 484.61 is: 668.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.75 : 1,183.60 = 484.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.75/1,183.60 = 484.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.75x = 1,183.60 × 484.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.75x = 573,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,584.40/857.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.71

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