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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.65, 1,182.11 and 478.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.65, 1,182.11 and 478.55 is: 660.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.65 : 1,182.11 = 478.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.65/1,182.11 = 478.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.65x = 1,182.11 × 478.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.65x = 565,702.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,702.89/856.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.37

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