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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.25, 1,181.61 and 463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.25, 1,181.61 and 463.27 is: 639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.25 : 1,181.61 = 463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.25/1,181.61 = 463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.25x = 1,181.61 × 463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.25x = 547,398.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,398.56/856.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.30

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