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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.23, 1,184.80 and 543.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.23, 1,184.80 and 543.82 is: 750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.23 : 1,184.80 = 543.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.23/1,184.80 = 543.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.23x = 1,184.80 × 543.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.23x = 644,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,317.94/858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.75

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