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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.30, 1,181.72 and 483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.30, 1,181.72 and 483.27 is: 666.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.30 : 1,181.72 = 483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.30/1,181.72 = 483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.30x = 1,181.72 × 483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.30x = 571,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,089.82/856.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.93

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