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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.91, 1,182.55 and 483.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.91, 1,182.55 and 483.89 is: 667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.91 : 1,182.55 = 483.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.91/1,182.55 = 483.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.91x = 1,182.55 × 483.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.91x = 572,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,225.87/856.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.78

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