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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.26, 1,181.50 and 483.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.26, 1,181.50 and 483.19 is: 666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.26 : 1,181.50 = 483.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.26/1,181.50 = 483.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.26x = 1,181.50 × 483.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.26x = 570,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,888.99/856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.72

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