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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.15, 1,181.55 and 483.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.15, 1,181.55 and 483.17 is: 666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.15 : 1,181.55 = 483.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.15/1,181.55 = 483.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.15x = 1,181.55 × 483.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.15x = 570,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,885.42/856.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.80

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