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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.62, 1,184.46 and 543.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.62, 1,184.46 and 543.35 is: 749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.62 : 1,184.46 = 543.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.62/1,184.46 = 543.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.62x = 1,184.46 × 543.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.62x = 643,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,577.26/858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.55

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