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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.32, 1,181.41 and 541.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.32, 1,181.41 and 541.47 is: 747.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.32 : 1,181.41 = 541.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.32/1,181.41 = 541.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.32x = 1,181.41 × 541.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.32x = 639,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,701.15/856.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.04

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