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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.54, 1,182.03 and 483.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.54, 1,182.03 and 483.49 is: 667.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.54 : 1,182.03 = 483.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.54/1,182.03 = 483.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.54x = 1,182.03 × 483.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.54x = 571,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,499.68/856.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.22

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