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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857, 1,182.66 and 546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857, 1,182.66 and 546.44 is: 754.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857 : 1,182.66 = 546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857/1,182.66 = 546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857x = 1,182.66 × 546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857x = 646,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,252.73/857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.09

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