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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.86, 1,181.67 and 546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.86, 1,181.67 and 546.30 is: 753.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.86 : 1,181.67 = 546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.86/1,181.67 = 546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.86x = 1,181.67 × 546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.86x = 645,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,546.32/856.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.39

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