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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.02, 1,181.30 and 463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.02, 1,181.30 and 463.04 is: 638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.02 : 1,181.30 = 463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.02/1,181.30 = 463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.02x = 1,181.30 × 463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.02x = 546,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,985.04/856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.99

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