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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.25, 1,181.91 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.25, 1,181.91 and 533.12 is: 735.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.25 : 1,181.91 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.25/1,181.91 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.25x = 1,181.91 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.25x = 630,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,093.95/856.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.88

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