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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.72, 1,182.22 and 483.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.72, 1,182.22 and 483.71 is: 667.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.72 : 1,182.22 = 483.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.72/1,182.22 = 483.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.72x = 1,182.22 × 483.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.72x = 571,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,853.38/856.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.49

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