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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.79, 1,184.30 and 544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.79, 1,184.30 and 544.10 is: 750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.79 : 1,184.30 = 544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.79/1,184.30 = 544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.79x = 1,184.30 × 544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.79x = 644,377.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,377.63/858.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.34

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