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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856, 1,181.46 and 545.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856, 1,181.46 and 545.68 is: 753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856 : 1,181.46 = 545.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856/1,181.46 = 545.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856x = 1,181.46 × 545.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856x = 644,699.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,699.09/856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.15

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