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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.26, 1,181.64 and 463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.26, 1,181.64 and 463.28 is: 639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.26 : 1,181.64 = 463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.26/1,181.64 = 463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.26x = 1,181.64 × 463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.26x = 547,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,427.86/856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.33

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