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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.15, 1,181.07 and 541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.15, 1,181.07 and 541.27 is: 746.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.15 : 1,181.07 = 541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.15/1,181.07 = 541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.15x = 1,181.07 × 541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.15x = 639,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,269.15/856.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.68

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