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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.03, 1,289.09 and 550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.03, 1,289.09 and 550.48 is: 827.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.03 : 1,289.09 = 550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.03/1,289.09 = 550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.03x = 1,289.09 × 550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.03x = 709,616.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,616.42/858.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.03

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