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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.05, 1,181.34 and 463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.05, 1,181.34 and 463.08 is: 639.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.05 : 1,181.34 = 463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.05/1,181.34 = 463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.05x = 1,181.34 × 463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.05x = 547,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,049.02/856.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.04

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