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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857, 1,182.66 and 546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857, 1,182.66 and 546.50 is: 754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857 : 1,182.66 = 546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857/1,182.66 = 546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857x = 1,182.66 × 546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857x = 646,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,323.69/857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.17

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