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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.27, 1,181.65 and 483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.27, 1,181.65 and 483.33 is: 666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.27 : 1,181.65 = 483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.27/1,181.65 = 483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.27x = 1,181.65 × 483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.27x = 571,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,119.78/856.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.99

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