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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.62, 1,181.79 and 483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.62, 1,181.79 and 483.50 is: 667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.62 : 1,181.79 = 483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.62/1,181.79 = 483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.62x = 1,181.79 × 483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.62x = 571,395.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,395.47/856.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.03

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