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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.56, 1,182.04 and 483.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.56, 1,182.04 and 483.64 is: 667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.56 : 1,182.04 = 483.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.56/1,182.04 = 483.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.56x = 1,182.04 × 483.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.56x = 571,681.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,681.83/856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.42

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