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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.96, 1,184.46 and 543.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.96, 1,184.46 and 543.48 is: 750.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.96 : 1,184.46 = 543.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.96/1,184.46 = 543.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.96x = 1,184.46 × 543.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.96x = 643,730.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,730.32/857.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.31

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