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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.90, 1,181.14 and 462.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.90, 1,181.14 and 462.93 is: 638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.90 : 1,181.14 = 462.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.90/1,181.14 = 462.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.90x = 1,181.14 × 462.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.90x = 546,779.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,779.81/855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.83

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