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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.79, 1,183.74 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.79, 1,183.74 and 484.76 is: 668.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.79 : 1,183.74 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.79/1,183.74 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.79x = 1,183.74 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.79x = 573,829.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,829.80/857.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.96

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