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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.76, 1,183.62 and 484.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.76, 1,183.62 and 484.78 is: 668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.76 : 1,183.62 = 484.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.76/1,183.62 = 484.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.76x = 1,183.62 × 484.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.76x = 573,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,795.30/857.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.95

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