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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.09, 1,181.41 and 463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.09, 1,181.41 and 463.12 is: 639.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.09 : 1,181.41 = 463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.09/1,181.41 = 463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.09x = 1,181.41 × 463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.09x = 547,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,130.18/856.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.10

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