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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.25, 1,181.66 and 483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.25, 1,181.66 and 483.23 is: 666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.25 : 1,181.66 = 483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.25/1,181.66 = 483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.25x = 1,181.66 × 483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.25x = 571,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,009.40/856.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.87

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