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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.42, 1,184.81 and 543.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.42, 1,184.81 and 543.85 is: 750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.42 : 1,184.81 = 543.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.42/1,184.81 = 543.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.42x = 1,184.81 × 543.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.42x = 644,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,353.24/858.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.63

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