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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.60, 1,182.10 and 463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.60, 1,182.10 and 463.62 is: 639.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.60 : 1,182.10 = 463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.60/1,182.10 = 463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.60x = 1,182.10 × 463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.60x = 548,043.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,043.41/856.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.79

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