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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.50, 1,182.33 and 546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.50, 1,182.33 and 546.18 is: 753.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.50 : 1,182.33 = 546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.50/1,182.33 = 546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.50x = 1,182.33 × 546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.50x = 645,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,765.00/856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.96

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