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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.55, 1,182.03 and 463.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.55, 1,182.03 and 463.57 is: 639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.55 : 1,182.03 = 463.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.55/1,182.03 = 463.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.55x = 1,182.03 × 463.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.55x = 547,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,953.65/856.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.72

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