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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.19, 1,181.54 and 463.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.19, 1,181.54 and 463.21 is: 639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.19 : 1,181.54 = 463.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.19/1,181.54 = 463.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.19x = 1,181.54 × 463.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.19x = 547,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,295.87/856.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.23

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