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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.23, 1,183.88 and 543.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.23, 1,183.88 and 543.54 is: 749.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.23 : 1,183.88 = 543.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.23/1,183.88 = 543.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.23x = 1,183.88 × 543.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.23x = 643,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,491.93/858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.79

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