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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.23, 1,185.72 and 481.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.23, 1,185.72 and 481.11 is: 663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.23 : 1,185.72 = 481.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.23/1,185.72 = 481.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.23x = 1,185.72 × 481.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.23x = 570,461.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,461.75/859.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.93

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