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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.71, 1,182.26 and 463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.71, 1,182.26 and 463.73 is: 639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.71 : 1,182.26 = 463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.71/1,182.26 = 463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.71x = 1,182.26 × 463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.71x = 548,247.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,247.11/856.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.95

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