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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.08, 1,183.52 and 547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.08, 1,183.52 and 547.52 is: 755.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.08 : 1,183.52 = 547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.08/1,183.52 = 547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.08x = 1,183.52 × 547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.08x = 648,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,000.87/858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.18

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