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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.34, 1,181.73 and 483.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.34, 1,181.73 and 483.29 is: 666.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.34 : 1,181.73 = 483.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.34/1,181.73 = 483.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.34x = 1,181.73 × 483.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.34x = 571,118.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,118.63/856.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.93

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