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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.34, 1,181.78 and 483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.34, 1,181.78 and 483.34 is: 667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.34 : 1,181.78 = 483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.34/1,181.78 = 483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.34x = 1,181.78 × 483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.34x = 571,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,201.55/856.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.03

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