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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.26, 1,183.92 and 542.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.26, 1,183.92 and 542.94 is: 748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.26 : 1,183.92 = 542.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.26/1,183.92 = 542.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.26x = 1,183.92 × 542.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.26x = 642,797.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,797.52/858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.95

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