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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.79, 1,183.71 and 484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.79, 1,183.71 and 484.77 is: 668.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.79 : 1,183.71 = 484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.79/1,183.71 = 484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.79x = 1,183.71 × 484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.79x = 573,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,827.10/857.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.96

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