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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.54, 1,183.57 and 547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.54, 1,183.57 and 547.22 is: 755.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.54 : 1,183.57 = 547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.54/1,183.57 = 547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.54x = 1,183.57 × 547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.54x = 647,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,673.18/857.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.27

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