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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.89, 1,286.39 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.89, 1,286.39 and 546.54 is: 818.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.89 : 1,286.39 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.89/1,286.39 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.89x = 1,286.39 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.89x = 703,062.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,062.21/858.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.57

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