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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.18, 1,181.51 and 463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.18, 1,181.51 and 463.20 is: 639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.18 : 1,181.51 = 463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.18/1,181.51 = 463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.18x = 1,181.51 × 463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.18x = 547,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,275.43/856.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.21

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