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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.59, 1,181.52 and 542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.59, 1,181.52 and 542.25 is: 747.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.59 : 1,181.52 = 542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.59/1,181.52 = 542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.59x = 1,181.52 × 542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.59x = 640,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,679.22/856.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.94

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