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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.57, 1,181.94 and 483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.57, 1,181.94 and 483.55 is: 667.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.57 : 1,181.94 = 483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.57/1,181.94 = 483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.57x = 1,181.94 × 483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.57x = 571,527.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,527.09/856.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.23

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