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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.91, 1,182.51 and 483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.91, 1,182.51 and 483.86 is: 667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.91 : 1,182.51 = 483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.91/1,182.51 = 483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.91x = 1,182.51 × 483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.91x = 572,169.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,169.29/856.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.71

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