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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.87, 1,183.89 and 484.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.87, 1,183.89 and 484.87 is: 669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.87 : 1,183.89 = 484.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.87/1,183.89 = 484.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.87x = 1,183.89 × 484.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.87x = 574,032.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,032.46/857.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.13

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