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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.11, 1,285.10 and 549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.11, 1,285.10 and 549.02 is: 822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.11 : 1,285.10 = 549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.11/1,285.10 = 549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.11x = 1,285.10 × 549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.11x = 705,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,542.86/858.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.21

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