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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.10, 1,181.67 and 537.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.10, 1,181.67 and 537.23 is: 741.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.10 : 1,181.67 = 537.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.10/1,181.67 = 537.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.10x = 1,181.67 × 537.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.10x = 634,832.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,832.54/856.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.54

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