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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.13, 1,181.48 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.13, 1,181.48 and 483.12 is: 666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.13 : 1,181.48 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.13/1,181.48 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.13x = 1,181.48 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.13x = 570,794.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,794.20/856.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.72

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