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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.36, 1,181.76 and 483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.36, 1,181.76 and 483.40 is: 667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.36 : 1,181.76 = 483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.36/1,181.76 = 483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.36x = 1,181.76 × 483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.36x = 571,262.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,262.78/856.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.08

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