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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.39, 1,282.41 and 547.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.39, 1,282.41 and 547.62 is: 818.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.39 : 1,282.41 = 547.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.39/1,282.41 = 547.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.39x = 1,282.41 × 547.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.39x = 702,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,273.36/858.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.13

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