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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.04, 1,181.21 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.04, 1,181.21 and 482.96 is: 666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.04 : 1,181.21 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.04/1,181.21 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.04x = 1,181.21 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.04x = 570,477.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,477.72/856.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.42

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