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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.07, 1,181.38 and 463.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.07, 1,181.38 and 463.09 is: 639.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.07 : 1,181.38 = 463.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.07/1,181.38 = 463.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.07x = 1,181.38 × 463.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.07x = 547,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,084.43/856.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.07

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