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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.11, 1,181.32 and 541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.11, 1,181.32 and 541.26 is: 746.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.11 : 1,181.32 = 541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.11/1,181.32 = 541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.11x = 1,181.32 × 541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.11x = 639,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,401.26/856.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.87

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