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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.55, 1,182.08 and 483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.55, 1,182.08 and 483.55 is: 667.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.55 : 1,182.08 = 483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.55/1,182.08 = 483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.55x = 1,182.08 × 483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.55x = 571,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,586.46/856.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.31

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