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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.80, 1,183.72 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.80, 1,183.72 and 484.76 is: 668.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.80 : 1,183.72 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.80/1,183.72 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.80x = 1,183.72 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.80x = 573,820.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,820.11/857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.94

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