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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.82, 1,183.80 and 484.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.82, 1,183.80 and 484.81 is: 669.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.82 : 1,183.80 = 484.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.82/1,183.80 = 484.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.82x = 1,183.80 × 484.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.82x = 573,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,918.08/857.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.04

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