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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.23, 1,181.67 and 483.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.23, 1,181.67 and 483.21 is: 666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.23 : 1,181.67 = 483.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.23/1,181.67 = 483.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.23x = 1,181.67 × 483.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.23x = 570,994.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,994.76/856.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.87

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