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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.01, 1,183.58 and 542.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.01, 1,183.58 and 542.69 is: 748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.01 : 1,183.58 = 542.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.01/1,183.58 = 542.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.01x = 1,183.58 × 542.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.01x = 642,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,317.03/858.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.61

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