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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.64, 1,185.24 and 549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.64, 1,185.24 and 549.04 is: 757.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.64 : 1,185.24 = 549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.64/1,185.24 = 549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.64x = 1,185.24 × 549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.64x = 650,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,744.17/858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.88

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