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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.02, 1,181.23 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.02, 1,181.23 and 482.94 is: 666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.02 : 1,181.23 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.02/1,181.23 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.02x = 1,181.23 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.02x = 570,463.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,463.22/856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.41

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