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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.23, 1,181.58 and 483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.23, 1,181.58 and 483.20 is: 666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.23 : 1,181.58 = 483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.23/1,181.58 = 483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.23x = 1,181.58 × 483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.23x = 570,931.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,931.13/856.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.80

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