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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.55, 1,184.78 and 485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.55, 1,184.78 and 485.52 is: 670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.55 : 1,184.78 = 485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.55/1,184.78 = 485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.55x = 1,184.78 × 485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.55x = 575,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,228.46/858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.00

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