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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.01, 1,182.20 and 541.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.01, 1,182.20 and 541.69 is: 747.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.01 : 1,182.20 = 541.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.01/1,182.20 = 541.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.01x = 1,182.20 × 541.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.01x = 640,387.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,387.27/857.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.24

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