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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.97, 1,182.56 and 483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.97, 1,182.56 and 483.96 is: 667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.97 : 1,182.56 = 483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.97/1,182.56 = 483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.97x = 1,182.56 × 483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.97x = 572,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,311.74/856.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.83

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