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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.20, 1,181.61 and 483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.20, 1,181.61 and 483.05 is: 666.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.20 : 1,181.61 = 483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.20/1,181.61 = 483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.20x = 1,181.61 × 483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.20x = 570,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,775.06/856.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.63

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