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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.50, 1,181.91 and 483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.50, 1,181.91 and 483.48 is: 667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.50 : 1,181.91 = 483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.50/1,181.91 = 483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.50x = 1,181.91 × 483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.50x = 571,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,429.85/856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.17

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