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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.08, 1,181.31 and 483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.08, 1,181.31 and 483.06 is: 666.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.08 : 1,181.31 = 483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.08/1,181.31 = 483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.08x = 1,181.31 × 483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.08x = 570,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,643.61/856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.58

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