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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.03, 1,181.31 and 463.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.03, 1,181.31 and 463.05 is: 639.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.03 : 1,181.31 = 463.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.03/1,181.31 = 463.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.03x = 1,181.31 × 463.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.03x = 547,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,006.75/856.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.01

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