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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.93, 1,182.56 and 463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.93, 1,182.56 and 463.94 is: 640.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.93 : 1,182.56 = 463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.93/1,182.56 = 463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.93x = 1,182.56 × 463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.93x = 548,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,637.52/856.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.24

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