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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.42, 1,181.86 and 483.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.42, 1,181.86 and 483.39 is: 667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.42 : 1,181.86 = 483.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.42/1,181.86 = 483.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.42x = 1,181.86 × 483.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.42x = 571,298.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,298.10/856.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.08

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