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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.87, 1,182.48 and 483.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.87, 1,182.48 and 483.85 is: 667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.87 : 1,182.48 = 483.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.87/1,182.48 = 483.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.87x = 1,182.48 × 483.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.87x = 572,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,135.80/856.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.71

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