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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.37, 1,181.87 and 483.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.37, 1,181.87 and 483.43 is: 667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.37 : 1,181.87 = 483.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.37/1,181.87 = 483.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.37x = 1,181.87 × 483.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.37x = 571,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,346.04/856.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.17

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