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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.89, 1,183.88 and 484.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.89, 1,183.88 and 484.87 is: 669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.89 : 1,183.88 = 484.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.89/1,183.88 = 484.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.89x = 1,183.88 × 484.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.89x = 574,027.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,027.90/857.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.12

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