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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.87, 1,182.42 and 483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.87, 1,182.42 and 483.87 is: 667.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.87 : 1,182.42 = 483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.87/1,182.42 = 483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.87x = 1,182.42 × 483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.87x = 572,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,131.65/856.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.70

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