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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.08, 1,181.36 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.08, 1,181.36 and 541.52 is: 747.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.08 : 1,181.36 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.08/1,181.36 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.08x = 1,181.36 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.08x = 639,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,721.45/856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.27

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