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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.23, 1,181.61 and 463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.23, 1,181.61 and 463.26 is: 639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.23 : 1,181.61 = 463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.23/1,181.61 = 463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.23x = 1,181.61 × 463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.23x = 547,385.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,385.58/856.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.30

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