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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.59, 1,182.09 and 483.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.59, 1,182.09 and 483.57 is: 667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.59 : 1,182.09 = 483.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.59/1,182.09 = 483.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.59x = 1,182.09 × 483.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.59x = 571,623.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,623.26/856.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.32

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