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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.87, 1,182.54 and 483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.87, 1,182.54 and 483.88 is: 667.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.87 : 1,182.54 = 483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.87/1,182.54 = 483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.87x = 1,182.54 × 483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.87x = 572,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,207.46/856.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.79

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