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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.94, 1,182.56 and 463.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.94, 1,182.56 and 463.95 is: 640.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.94 : 1,182.56 = 463.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.94/1,182.56 = 463.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.94x = 1,182.56 × 463.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.94x = 548,646.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,646.39/856.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.24

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